Saturday, January 18, 2020

Amy's Turkey Chili


Amy’s Turkey Chili
6 hearty servings

Ingredients:

1 Tbsp.               Vegetable oil
3                          Large garlic cloves, minced
1                          Large Vidalia onion, chopped
1                          Large green pepper, chopped
1 lb.                    93% lean ground turkey
5 oz.                   Beef (or pork) chorizo
14 oz. can         Diced tomatoes, undrained
15 oz. can         Dark red kidney beans, drained
15 oz. can         Pinto beans, drained
2 Tbsp.               Chili powder
1 Tbsp.               Ground cumin
1 Tbsp.               Dried oregano
1 Tbsp.               Dark brown sugar
2 Tbsp.               Double concentrate tomato paste (from tube)
                             Kosher salt to taste

Heat vegetable oil in large Dutch oven and sauté garlic, onion and green pepper over medium heat until softened, about 5-10 minutes. Remove vegetables from pan and set aside. Increase heat to medium high and add ground turkey and chorizo. Sauté until cooked through and browned. Return vegetable mixture to pot, add remaining ingredients and stir well to combine. Increase heat to high and bring to brief boil. Lower heat to simmer, cover and cook 2-3 hours.

Serve hot with shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream or other toppings.