Chilly weather calls for a hot bowl of hearty chili! I like to serve this with warm corn tortillas.
Red Bean Turkey Chili
Recipe type: Entree, Chili, Soup
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Serves: 4
Cold weather recipe!
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground turkey
- 1 (15 oz.) can of kidney beans
- 1 *15 oz. can of stewed tomatoes
- 1 tbsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. oregano
- ½ tsp. cayenne pepper
- 2 tbsp. tomato paste
- 4 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 white onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, shredded
- 1 bottle of beer, lager, or ale
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a Medium sized pot.
- Add the chopped onion.Stir constantly for a minute or two.
- Add the garlic and stir for 30 seconds.
- Mix in the tomato paste, oregano, cayenne and a bottle of beer.
- Pour the beans and stewed tomatoes plus the liquids from the can over the garlic and onion.
- Stir a little and let simmer for about 5 minutes.
- In a separate pan, brown the turkey.
- Add to the pot and stir.
- Simmer for 30 minutes.
- OPTIONAL GARNISH: shredded cheese, scallions
- Run through the blender or food processor if you prefer a smoother chili.