Ingredients

  • Lagered Turkey Chili
  • Yield: 6 to 8 servings
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried red chili flakes
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 cups chopped onion (about 2 medium onions)
  • 2 cups chopped seeded green bell peppers (about 2 green bell peppers)
  • 6 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
  • 2 pounds ground turkey meat, white or dark
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder or 1 ounce dark chocolate, chopped
  • 1 (12-ounce) bottle Guinness or lager beer
  • 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (15 1/2-ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained

Method

  • 1. Mix the chili powder, cumin and chili flakes in a small bowl.
  • 2. Heat a heavy large nonstick pot over medium-high heat. Add the chili powder mixture to the pot and stir for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant.
  • 3. Add the oil to the pot, then add the onions, bell peppers and garlic and saute until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes.
  • 4. Add the turkey and saute until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Add the oregano, then the tomato paste, salt and cocoa powder; stir 1 minute.
  • 5. Add the beer and simmer 5 minutes. Add the crushed tomatoes and the beans. Bring to a boil.
  • 6. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer slightly covered until the flavors develop, about 30 minutes.
  • 7. Serve with sour cream, grated cheddar cheese and sliced green onions.