Half-Time Chili II
- Ready In:
- 2hrs 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 20
- Serves:
-
8-10
ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1⁄2 cups onions, diced
- 8 garlic cloves, diced
- 3 lbs ground turkey
- 6 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper (omit for mild)
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes in puree
- 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can low sodium chicken broth
- 12 ounces beer (Shiner Bock or other med dark beer)
- 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
- 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans
- 1 (15 ounce) can chili beans
- 1 ounce bittersweet chocolate (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cornmeal (optional if you need to thicken it up at the end)
- 1 (4 ounce) can chipotle peppers (optional)
directions
- Dice onion and garlic.
- Heat oil in heavy large Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add onions and garlic.
- Saute until onions are translucent, about 8min.
- Add turkey and brown.
- When 1/2 browned add chili powder, cumin, basil, oregano and thyme.
- Stir 2 minutes.
- Mix in crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, beer and tomato paste.
- Simmer 2hrs until thickened to desired consistency, stiring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Mix in beans (not drained).
- Simmer 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Best prepared day before and refrigerated to allow flavors to come together.
- Serve with diced onion, extra sharp cheddar cheese and cornbread.
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