Chili Boats Recipe 🌶️🥔

Overview:

• Name: Chili Boats
• Cook Time: 1 hour
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour and 10 minutes
• Description: This recipe is a savory delight, perfect for weeknights when you crave something hearty and satisfying. The prep and cook times don’t include the optional 1 1/2 hours to bake the potato, as microwaving is a quicker alternative.
• Recipe Category: Poultry
• Keywords: Meat, Weeknight, < 4 Hours, Easy
• Servings: 2

Ingredients:

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 617.4
• Fat Content: 26.8g
• Saturated Fat Content: 6.2g
• Cholesterol Content: 179.3mg
• Sodium Content: 2582mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 46.9g
• Fiber Content: 7.1g
• Sugar Content: 8.7g
• Protein Content: 48.9g

Instructions:

1. Prepare Potatoes:

   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Scrub the baking potatoes thoroughly and pierce them with a fork.
   • Bake the potatoes for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until they are just softening. Be careful not to overcook them. Alternatively, you can use a microwave to cook them if you prefer.

2. Prepare Chili Mixture:

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   • While the potatoes are baking, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
   • Add garlic powder and chopped onion to the skillet and cook until the onion wilts.
   • Stir in the ground turkey and cook until it’s browned and loose.
   • Add tomato paste to the skillet and cook until it’s browned.
   • Mix in the two teaspoons of chili powder and soy sauce. Stir well to combine.
   • Cover the skillet and let the mixture simmer for 30 minutes.
   • Add oregano to the mixture, stirring to incorporate the flavors.

3. Prepare Mashed Potatoes:

   • In a separate bowl, mash the scooped-out potato flesh with a single teaspoon of chili powder, butter, and black pepper to taste.

4. Assemble Chili Boats:

   • Once the potatoes are baked, slice off the tops and scoop out most of the flesh, leaving about a 1/4-inch shell.
   • Spoon the turkey and chili mixture into the hollowed-out potatoes.
   • Top each filled potato with the mashed potato mixture.

5. Final Touches:

   • Place the assembled chili boats in the preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) to heat through.
   • For a crispy finish, you can also place the boats under the broiler until they’re lightly browned.
   • Once done, plate up the chili boats and garnish them with freshly chopped parsley.

Serving Suggestions:

These Chili Boats are a complete meal in themselves. Serve them with a side salad or steamed vegetables for a balanced dinner option. Enjoy the comforting flavors and textures of this hearty dish!