Turkey Jalapeño Popper Chili Mac
slow cooker meal
Prep & Cook Time: 60+ min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
Chef
David Padilla
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In Your Box (serves 6)
- 24 oz. Ground Turkey
- 15 oz. Cannellini Beans
- 2 Red Onions
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10 oz. Elbow Macaroni
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6 oz. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 3 Jalapeno Pepper
- 2 Limes
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3 oz. Light Cream Cheese
- ¼ oz. Cilantro
- 2 tsp. Garlic Salt
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Nutrition (per serving) pq1A1vq5
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Calories590
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Carbohydrates58g
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Net Carbs55g
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Fat21g
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Protein40g
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Sodium1300mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Colander
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Large Pot
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
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1 Prepare Ingredients and Make Salsa
Halve and peel onions. Cut halves into 1/4" dice.
Stem jalapeño, halve, seed, remove ribs, and cut into 1/4" dice. Wash hands and cutting board after working with jalapeño.Mince cilantro, leaves and stems.Halve limes and juice.Drain beans.In a mixing bowl, combine 1/3 the onion (reserve remaining for turkey), jalapeño (to taste), cilantro, lime juice, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper. Set aside, stirring a few times to allow flavors to marry. -
2 Start the Meal
In a clean slow cooker, combine 1 1/2 cups water, remaining onion, ground turkey, garlic salt, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper.
Turn slow cooker on to high heat. Cover, and cook until turkey reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 4 hours. -
3 Make the Macaroni
After 31/2 hours, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Once water is boiling, add macaroni and cook until al dente, 7-9 minutes.
Drain macaroni in a colander.When 10 minutes are left to cook, stir macaroni, beans, half the cheddar (reserve remaining for garnish), and cream cheese into slow cooker. -
4 Finish the Dish
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping chili mac with remaining cheddar and homemade salsa. Bon appétit!
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