Turkey Chili Cheese Pie with Cornmeal Crust

Chili pie originated in Texas and is a popular comfort food that combines the flavors of chili and a savory pie crust. The addition of turkey and cornmeal crust adds a unique twist to this classic dish.

This is high protein and non vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 100 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 19.

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Turkey Chili Cheese Pie with Cornmeal Crust

Cooking Method: Baking, Sautéing Cuisine: American Courses: Comfort Food, Dinner, Main Dish Recipe Keys: High Protein Non Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 40 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 3000

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 pound Ground turkey
• 1 medium Onion
• 3 clove Garlic cloves
• 1 medium Bell pepper
• 1 can Canned diced tomatoes
• 1 can Canned kidney beans
• 2 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 cup Cornmeal
• 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Butter
• 1 large Egg
• 0.75 cup Milk
• 1 cup Shredded Cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large skillet, cook the ground turkey over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
3. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and diced bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
4. Stir in the canned diced tomatoes, canned kidney beans (drained), chili powder, cumin, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
5. In a separate bowl, combine the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and milk. Stir the egg mixture into the cornmeal mixture until just combined.
6. Press the cornmeal mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a greased 9-inch pie plate.
7. Spoon the turkey chili mixture into the cornmeal crust. Sprinkle the shredded Cheddar cheese on top.
8. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 500kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 5g

Protein 35g70%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.