Patrick Mahomes’ Family-Favorite Chili Recipe Is Even Better Than His Game

These days, it seems Patrick Mahomes is on top of the world. This year, he is returning to his sixth AFC championship game, and potentially his fourth Super Bowl. For Chiefs’ fans, this is a blessing. For the rest of football fans, something like a curse.

Off the field, Mahomes is a bit of a foodie though, and we at Allrecipes respect that. He has a go-to fast food order that's so beloved he helped bring the Texas-based chain to his new state.

The two-time Super Bowl champion loves his snacks as well. He has a soft spot for Jolly Rancher Gummies, Starbursts, and according to his wife Brittany, Doritos in bed as the wind down for the evening. 

The Mahomes family eats well too. The Chiefs organization released a cookbook, called the Kingdom Cookbook, for free on the Chiefs mobile app. In it, you can find countless recipes from players and fans, like Mama Kelce’s Magic Marshmallow Rolls, that work well for a game day or a rainy day.

One of these recipes is a family favorite from Mahomes, created by his personal chef. It’s a hearty green turkey chili made with some classic ingredients. “This recipe has become a staple in the Mahomes Family,” reads the recipe.

What Is Patrick Mahomes' Favorite Chili Recipe?

Ground dark turkey meat is browned with a seasoning of salt, sazón, fajita seasoning, and cumin. Along with half of the corn and cannellini beans, this meat is added to a large stock pot filled with sautéed onions, a poblano pepper, garlic, and sweet potatoes. The chili broth? A puréed combination of chicken stock, a charred poblano pepper, cilantro, more corn and cannellini beans, enchilada sauce and a green chile of your choice and spice tolerance.

It’s safe to say you can’t really mess this chili up. All the ingredients are combined in a large stock pot and cooked until it thickens and the flavors meld. If you’re having a game day party, add this to your table and wait for the smiles.

How To Make Patrick Mahomes’ Favorite Green Turkey Chili

Ingredients:

• 1 poblano pepper, plus 1 diced poblano pepper
• 1 bunch of cilantro
• An 8 ounce container of green enchilada sauce
• 1 green chile (mild or hot)
• 2 cups (16 ounces) chicken stock
• 1 can of corn, rinsed
• 1 can cannellini beans, rinsed
• 2 pounds ground dark turkey meat
• 3 tablespoons Meat Church fajita seasoning
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• Salt to taste
• Sazón to taste
• 1 diced sweet potato
  
• 1 diced yellow onion
  
• 4 diced garlic cloves
  

Directions:

1. Char the whole poblano over an open flame until blackened. Transfer to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap to steam for about 10 minutes. Peel away the charred skin.
2. In a blender combine the charred poblano, half a bunch of cilantro (use bottom half with stems), enchilada sauce, green chile, chicken stock, and half of each can of corn and cannellini beans and puree until smooth.
3. Heat ground turkey in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat, breaking it up with the back of a wooden spoon until browned. Stir in fajita seasoning, cumin, salt, and sazón.
4. In a large stock pot, sauté the remaining diced poblano, sweet potato, onion, and garlic until the onion becomes translucent. Stir in the cooked turkey mixture, the remaining corn and beans, and the pureed ingredients from the blender. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until the chili begins to the thicken. Lower the heat and let simmer for about 30 minutes.
5. Taste and adjust the seasoning to your taste. Serve topped with garnishes of your choice, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, lime, and/or the remaining cilantro, chopped.