Easy Turkey Chili
This dish can also be easily made in a crock pot. Simply brown the turkey, then add all ingredients (except cornmeal) into crockpot and cook on low for about 6-8 hours. Add corn meal before serving.
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 red bell pepper Diced
- 1/2 Green Bell Pepper Diced
- 3 Small Jalapenos Sliced (Can de-seed for reduced heat)
- 1 Small Yellow Onion Diced
- 4 Cloves garlic Minced
- 1 14.5 Ounce Can Red Kidney Beans Rinsed and Drained
- 1 14.5 Ounce Can Pinto Beans Rinsed and Drained
- 1 28 Ounce Can Diced Tomatoes With Juice
- 1 Bottle Light Beer
- 2 Cups Beef or Chicken Broth
- 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
- 1/2 teaspoon Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Chili Powder
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 tablespoons cornmeal
Instructions
- First start by cooking the ground turkey in a dutch oven or large pot until browned. Remove from heat. Set aside in separate bowl.
- Return pot to medium heat, adding 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add onions and peppers and cook for about 2 minutes, then add garlic and continue to cook for about 8 minutes, until softened.
- Add tomato paste and stir, allowing paste to thicken and darken slightly, about 2 minutes.
- Next add diced tomatoes, beer, broth, reserved ground turkey, and all spices (except cornmeal).
- Bring to a simmer over low-medium heat and cover for 1 hour.
- Next, add both cans of beans and stir to combine. Simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes, allowing liquid to reduce.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons cornmeal and continue to simmer and thicken for another 10-15 minutes.
- Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. May add cayenne powder for extra spice.
- Serve with your favorite toppings!