Touchdown Turkey Chili
Serves 4 to 6
Time 1 hr 5 min
This is a delicious, classic meat and bean chili made lighter by using turkey instead of ground beef.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 (28.0-ounce) can chopped tomatoes, with their liquid
- 2 cups beer
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 cup cooked kidney beans, drained
- 1 green onion, chopped
- 5 teaspoons grated Cheddar cheese (optional)
- 2 1/2 teaspoons sour cream (optional)
Method
Heat oil in a heavy, large pot over medium heat.
Add onions and garlic and cook, stirring, until soft but not brown, about 10 minutes.
Add turkey and brown it, breaking it apart with a fork as you go.
Add tomatoes, beer, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper and simmer for 30 minutes.
Add beans and simmer for about 15 minutes more to blend flavors.
Serve chili immediately, or make a day ahead and reheat.
Garnish with green onions, cheese and sour cream, if you like.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 340 calories (110 from fat), 13g total fat, 3.5g saturated fat, 75mg cholesterol, 670mg sodium, 26g carbohydrates (7g dietary fiber, 5g sugar), 24g protein.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 (28.0-ounce) can chopped tomatoes, with their liquid
- 2 cups beer
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 cup cooked kidney beans, drained
- 1 green onion, chopped
- 5 teaspoons grated Cheddar cheese (optional)
- 2 1/2 teaspoons sour cream (optional)