Turkey Chili (with Leftover Turkey)
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Cooking:
10 min.
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Servings per container:
8
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Ingredients for - Turkey Chili (with Leftover Turkey)

1. 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil -
2. 2 cups chopped onion -
3. 1 cup chopped green bell pepper -
4. 4 garlic cloves, chopped fine -
5. 2 tablespoons chili powder (or up to 4 tablespoons if you like it spicier) -
6. 1 tablespoon ground cumin -
7. 3 15-oz cans crushed tomatoes (fire roasted if you can get it) -
8. 1 tablespoon tomato paste -
9. 1 cup turkey stock or chicken stock -
10. 2 15-oz cans kidney beans, drained -
11. 1 teaspoon dried oregano -
12. 1 tablespoon sea salt, plus more if desired to taste -
13. 1/2 teaspoon black pepper -
14. 3 to 4 cups shredded, cooked turkey meat -
15. 1 to 3 teaspoons sugar (optional) -
16. To garnish: Shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green or red onion, sour cream -

How to cook deliciously - Turkey Chili (with Leftover Turkey)

1. Stage

Sauté the vegetables: In a large, 8-quart, thick-bottom pot, heat the olive oil on medium high heat. Add the onions and green peppers and cook, stirring, until golden, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, chili powder, and cumin, and cook, stirring, for a minute or two more. Add a bit more olive oil if needed.

2. Stage

Add the remaining chili ingredients: Add tomatoes, tomato paste, stock, kidney beans, oregano, salt, pepper, and cooked turkey meat. Bring mixture to a simmer and reduce heat to low. Simmer, partially covered, for an hour.

3. Stage

Taste and season: Salt to taste. Add sugar to taste if needed to balance the acidity of the tomatoes. The chili may be made in 2 days in advance, or frozen for 2 months.

4. Stage

Serve with toppings: Serve with shredded cheddar cheese, chopped red onion, and or sour cream. Serve alone, over rice, or with cornbread . Did you love the recipe? Give us some stars and leave a comment below!