Ingredients and Weight:
- Ground turkey: 1 pound
- Onion, chopped: 1 cup
- Green bell pepper, chopped: 1 cup
- Red bell pepper, chopped: 1 cup
- Canned tomatoes (crushed or diced): 28 ounces
- Tomato paste: 2 tablespoons
- Chili powder: 2 tablespoons
- Cumin: 1 teaspoon
- Oregano: 1 teaspoon
- Salt and pepper: to taste
- Elbow macaroni: 16 ounces
- Shredded cheddar cheese: 1 cup
- Sour cream (optional): for garnish
Preparation Time:
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Preparation Method Steps:
- Brown the ground turkey in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain any excess grease.
- Add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper to the skillet and cook until softened about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
- While the sauce is simmering, cook the elbow macaroni according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Combine the cooked macaroni with the turkey chili sauce in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot with sour cream (optional) for garnish.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Dietary Fiber: 5g
Dish Characteristics:
- Comfort food
- Flavorful and satisfying
- Easy to make
- Kid-friendly
User Comments:
- "I love that this recipe is easy to make and it always turns out delicious."
- "My family loves this dish especially on cold nights."
- "I like to add my own spin by adding diced jalapeños or corn to the chili sauce."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Use lean ground turkey to reduce fat content.
- Add more or less chili powder depending on your desired level of spiciness.
- If the sauce is too thick, add a little water or milk to thin it out.
- Serve with a side salad or cornbread for a complete meal.
