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Home » Uncategorized » Inspired Thai Chili Recipe

Inspired Thai Chili Recipe

October 24, 2013 by Karen Dawkins 12 Comments

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One thing I love about Facebook is the dinner inspiration I get! Well, that and catching up with long lost friends from high school. A couple days ago, I shared my kids’ enthusiasm for dinner and got to be the inspirer for a change. Friends texted, emailed, and messaged their requests for the recipe. Of course, I’ll oblige!

If you can’t get to Thailand in the next few weeks or if you’re sick of Tex-Mex chili, this might help.

Thai Chili Recipe (Serves 4-6)

Ingredients (in order of use)

  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1 bunch green onions, chopped (save the greens for garnish)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 lb. ground turkey (I prefer it to ground beef for its sweetness)
  • 2-3 teaspoons ground ginger (to taste)
  • 3 Tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon finely ground pepper
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt (more or less to taste)
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 3-5 Tablespoons fresh cilantro, minced
  • 1-2 teaspoons red chili flakes
  • 1/4 – 1/2 cup chicken broth or stock
  • 2 Tablespoons creamy peanut butter
  • 1 can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
  • Pad Thai noodles, cooked according to package directions (10 minutes before serving)

Directions

  • Heat sesame oil in large pan over medium heat. Add the chopped green onion (white part) and garlic. Stir and cook until soft.
  • Add ground turkey and spices (next seven ingredients). Cook until turkey is no longer pink.
  • Add chicken stock, peanut butter and beans. Stir until well-combined, cover and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Add more chicken broth if needed to keep it from drying out.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. (With cumin, cilantro and chili flakes, a little goes a long way — adjust just bits at a time. The recipe here allows for good flavor and just a hint of heat.)
  • Serve chili over pad thai noodles. Garnish with the green onion bits.

That’s it! Share this recipe on your Facebook page or save it to Pinterest so you can find it easily when you’re ready for fresh flavor! I hope you’ll let me know how you like it!!!

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Comments

  1. Crystal says

    October 24, 2013 at 9:53 pm

    Pinned this immediately, we love a wide variety of food and this looks fab!

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    • Karen Dawkins says

      October 25, 2013 at 7:56 am

      Thanks, Crystal. Let me know what you think! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Patricia says

    October 24, 2013 at 8:27 pm

    Looks very pinterestick 🙂 I have to make it .

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    • Karen Dawkins says

      October 25, 2013 at 7:57 am

      Thanks, Patricia! My kids already asked if it will be on next week’s menu. Truly a win when it’s healthy, tastes fantastic and is easy to make! Enjoy!

      Reply
  3. Rosey says

    October 24, 2013 at 6:01 pm

    This is a good one, I love the recipe inspirations online too, in fact we had one for dinner tonight. 🙂

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    • Karen Dawkins says

      October 24, 2013 at 7:32 pm

      Rosey, you have such a fun-loving bunch! I’m sure you’d enjoy this recipe. Let me know what you think of it!

      Reply
  4. Hezzi-D says

    October 24, 2013 at 5:58 pm

    I LOVE Thai food! So delicious but we don’t have any Thai places around here. I can’t wiat to try this recipe!

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    • Karen Dawkins says

      October 24, 2013 at 7:31 pm

      Hezzi-D, it’s so easy and fills the house with wonderful aromas. You will love it… but if you really like Thai, I’d bump up the spices a bit. This is the milder version for the kids. 🙂

      Reply
  5. Lexie Lane says

    October 24, 2013 at 5:31 pm

    Oh my! Not sure what to think of this! I’m really curious about the flavors!

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    • Karen Dawkins says

      October 24, 2013 at 5:36 pm

      Lexie,
      We love Thai flavors, but my daughter prefers less spicy. This was wonderful. Creamy. Flavorful, but not hot. You’re adventurous. Give it a try!

      Reply
  6. Michele says

    October 24, 2013 at 3:44 pm

    Sounds good to me-but way too much for this single lady! Maybe if I ever get around to inviting a bunch of people over—

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    • Karen Dawkins says

      October 24, 2013 at 5:35 pm

      Michele, this is a great recipe to cook and freeze. It will reheat nicely, just add a little chicken broth or water when you reheat the frozen portion. 🙂

      Reply

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