DARN GOOD TURKEY CHILI

DARN GOOD TURKEY CHILI image

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound ground turkey
6 white mushrooms, sliced
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup chili powder
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon season-all
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 28-ounce can diced garlic and onion tomatoes (with juices)
3 cups low-sodium, low fat chicken broth (use more/less depending on your consistency preference)
1/2 can of beer
1 8-ounce can tomato paste
1 15-ounce can small white beans, rinsed, drained
1 15-ounce can kidney beans, rinsed, drained

Steps:

Heat oil in large pot on medium high heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté about 5 minutes, until tender. Add turkey; stir until no longer pink, breaking up with edge of spatula. Add mushrooms. Stir in oregano, cumin, cayenne pepper, chili powder, bay leaves, cocoa powder, salt, season-all, and cinnamon. Add tomatoes with juices, chicken broth, beer, and tomato paste. Bring to a boil; reduce heat; simmer 30 minutes stirring occasionally. Add beans and simmer at least 20 minutes. Discard bay leaves. Serve with sharp cheddar cheese, and sour cream (low fat or fat free if you are watching calories. Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm over medium-low heat.