Turkey Chili
 
Ingredients
  • 2 - 3 pounds ground turkey
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 small green pepper, chopped (can also use yellow or red pepper)
  • 3 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne (optional, for heat)
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 1-ounce piece dark chocolate, chopped (optional but recommended)
  • 2 cans kidney beans, red or white or combination (or soak 1 cup of dry beans in water overnight)
  • 1 can black beans (or soak ½ cup of dry beans in water overnight)
  • 2 28-ounce cans Marzano tomatoes, with juice
  • grated cheddar cheese for topping
  • sour cream for topping
  • tortilla chips for topping
Instructions
  1. In a medium fry pan, brown turkey, then drain and set aside.
  2. Heat oil in large Dutch oven over medium heat.
  3. Add onions and peppers, then cook over low heat until soft. After about 7 minutes, add garlic and continue cooking it all for another 2 minutes.
  4. Add chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, cinnamon and mix well.
  5. Add chocolate, if using, and mix well.
  6. Add the turkey and beans, and cook until meat is completely brown.
  7. Add tomatoes, breaking them up with a fork (or pureeing them in a food processor)
  8. Mix well. Heat through and simmer for 30 minutes.
  9. Serve with bowls of toppings (grated cheddar, sour cream, crushed tortilla chips) perhaps with corn bread cut into wedges, served on the side.
Recipe by Food and Friendship at https://www.foodandfriendshipsantabarbara.com/2014/10/22/brrr-its-chili/