Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 medium yellow onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 28 ounces can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 can black beans drained
  • 1 small can green chilis
  • 1 can white kidney beans drained
  • ancho chili powder (or regular chili powder)
  • 1 fresh jalapeno pepper or equivalent jarred (if you are not down with the heat)
  • 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 bottle of beer
  • ground paprika to taste

Method

  • In a large stock pot or dutch oven heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil on high heat. Add onion and garlic. Stir until onions are translucent.
  • Add turkey and sprinkle liberally with ancho chili powder. Stir and break meat apart until brown.
  • Add half bottle of beer and crushed tomatoes. Bring to a rolling boil and reduce heat to low.
  • Add beans, green chilis, ancho chile powder, cumin and cayenne. Cover and cook for 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Season with salt, pepper and paprika. GO WATCH THE GAME.
  • MOST IMPORTANT STEP OF THE RECIPE: DRINK REMAINING HALF BOTTLE OF BEER.
  • Serve with some or all of the following: rice, sour cream, green onions, cheese, tortillas, hot sauce. This can be served as an appetizer with tortilla chips.