Turkey Chili

 I love this delicious turkey chili recipe. It's easy to make and has lots of flavor. You can make it as spicy as you want. If you don't like it spicy, when in doubt, leave it out! I usually double the recipe and freeze it for another nights dinner. My family loves this recipe and it's perfect in the winter to warm yourself up. I love a Sauvignon Blanc as a white wine with this recipe, but if you prefer a red, a Pinot Noir pairs perfectly with this flavorful chili. Cheers!

Serves 4-6

2 lbs. ground turkey meat

1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 green bell pepper, diced

1 /2 -1 jalapeno, diced

1/2 yellow onion, diced

2 15 oz. cans of tomato sauce

1 14.5 oz can of diced tomatoes

1/2 cup of water

1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed

1 can black beans, drained and rinsed

1  Chipotle Pepper in Adobe chopped plus one tsp. of sauce *

3 tbsp. chili powder

2 tbsp. cumin

1 tbsp. onion powder

1 tbsp. garlic powder

1/2 each of salt and pepper

*Note.  Add more chipotle peppers in if you want a spicier chili.  Leave it out for less spice.

In a big pot saute garlic, bell pepper, jalapeno and onion in olive oil.  Let the vegetables sweat for 10 minutes. Add turkey meat and break up into the veggies.  

Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, water, beans and chipotle pepper.  Stir well to combine.

Add chili powder, cumin, onion and garlic powder and salt. 

Taste for spice and heat.  Adjust if needed.

 Simmer for 25-30 minutes stirring occasionally.  Top with your favorite toppings.


Recipe courtesy of: Leslie Dabney, The Vineyard Mom   @thevineyardmomliving on IG 



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