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Turkey Chili

Turkey Chili
  • Category

    Dinner

  • Cusine

    Southwestern

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

2 cups chopped onion

1 cup chopped green bell pepper

4 garlic cloves, chopped fine

2 tablespoons chili powder

1 tablespoon ground cumin

3 15-ounce cans crushed tomatoes

1 tablespoon tomato paste

1 cup of turkey stock or chicken stock

Two 15 oz cans kidney beans, drained

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 tablespoon sea salt, plus more if desired to taste

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

3 to 4 cups of shredded, cooked turkey meat

1 to 3 teaspoons sugar

Shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green or red onion, sour cream for optional garnish.

Directions

In a large, 8-quart, thick-bottom pot, heat the olive oil on medium high heat. Add the onions and green peppers and cook, stirring, until golden, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, chili powder, and cumin, and cook, stirring, for a minute or two more. Add a bit more olive oil if needed.

Add tomatoes, tomato paste, stock, kidney beans, oregano, salt, pepper, and cooked turkey meat. Bring mixture to a simmer and reduce heat to low. Simmer, partially covered, for an hour.

Salt to taste. Add sugar to taste if needed to balance the acidity of the tomatoes. The chili may be made in advance and chilled for 2 days, or frozen for 2 months.

Serve with shredded cheddar cheese, chopped red onion, and or sour cream. Serve alone, over rice, or with cornbread.