Turkey Chili
Posted on
July 20, 2009 by
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- 1 package chorizo
- 2 cups chopped onion
- 4 garlic cubes
- 1 cup chopped green pepper
- 2 (35 oz) cans whole tomatoes, crushed
- 2 (15 oz) cans kidney beans, drained
- 3/4 cup chicken or turkey stock
- 2 Tbsp chili powder
- 1 Tbsp ground cumin
- 1 Tbsp dried hot red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3 to 4 cups of shredded, cooked turkey meat
- Shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onion, sour cream for optional garnish.
1 In a large, cast iron pot, cook the chorizo, onion and green pepper over medium high heat, stirring, until golden, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, chili powder, cumin, and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, for a minute or two more. Add a bit of olive oil if needed.
2 Add tomatoes, tomato paste, stock. beans, oregano, salt, pepper, bacon, and cooked turkey meat. Bring mixture to a simmer and reduce heat to low. Simmer, uncovered, for an hour.
3 Salt to taste.
Serve with shredded cheddar cheese, chopped red onion, and/or sour cream.
Serves 8.