Spicy Turkey Chili

  Posted on October 20, 2009  by Leslie Blythe  No comments

Last night, I catered a dinner.  I suggested chili and the host said that would be fine as long as it was turkey chili.  I happen to hate turkey.  I made it and it was really good.  I think I will make it again!

Spicy Turkey Chili

Serves 6

12 oz ground turkey
1 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup peeled, chopped green bell pepper
1/4 cup peeled, chopped red bell pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
28 ozcan peeled Italian-style plum tomatoes, with their juice
2 Tbs white wine vinegar
2 Tbs chopped fresh oregano
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus additional for garnish
1 tsp hot chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/8 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups cooked white beans

Sauté the ground turkey in a heavy kettle or Dutch oven.

Then sauté the onion, bell peppers, and garlic in the frying pan. Cook for about 6 minutes over low heat, stirring frequently, until the onion is wilted and the pepper soft. Add the cooked vegetables to the turkey. Add the tomatoes and their juice to the kettle, crushing the tomatoes slightly with the side of a spoon. Add all the remaining ingredients except the beans.

Cover partially and simmer for 20 minutes over medium low heat. Stir in the beans and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes more. Garnish each serving with a little chopped cilantro.