Smokin’ Hot Turkey Chili

Spunky, spicy, smokey, meaty chili bursting with the flavors of a plethora of peppers. Top if with grated cheddar, chopped onions or my favorite…bacon crumbles ! Serve it with a big wedge of corn bread of a slice of warm beer bread, slathered with butter. A word of caution…have a glass of milk ready to “put out the fire” in your mouth!

Smokin’ Hot Turkey Chili

Recipe by Diane BeckerCourse: Main Dish – Poultry or Chicken
Servings

8

servings

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil

  • 1 large onion, chopped

  • 5 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1/2 large green bell pepper, chopped

  • 1/2 large red bell pepper, chopped

  • 1 Habanero pepper, diced (discard seeds)

  • 1 Jalapeno pepper, diced (discard seeds)

  • 2 Serrano peppers, diced (discard seeds)

  • 2 pounds ground turkey

  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons chili powder

  • 1 teaspoon Chipotle powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne powder

  • 1 Tablespoon smoked paprika

  • 1 Tablespoon cumin

  • 2 teaspoons oregano

  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

  • 2 teaspoons seasoned salt (such as Lawry’s)

  • 1 envelope hot cocoa powder

  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke

  • 14 1/2 ounce can fire roasted tomatoes

  • 2-10 ounce cans diced tomatoes with green chili peppers (Rotel)

  • 4 Tablespoons tomato paste

  • 12 ounce can of beer

  • 1 Tablespoon Habanero sauce (or hot sauce such as Tabasco)

  • 1 can Cannellini beans, drained (or red kidney beans)

  • 1 can black beans, drained

  • 3/4 cup frozen kernel corn

Directions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large stockpot.
  • Add the onions and peppers and saute’ for 5 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and saute for 1 minute.
  • Add the ground turkey and cook until it’s no longer pink.
  • Add all of the remaining ingredients and bring to a medium boil.
  • Turn heat down and simmer for 75 minutes.
  • Ladle into serving bowls and top with cheddar cheese if desired.

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