TEQUILA & LIME TURKEY CHILI RECIPE - (4.2/5)

Tequila & Lime Turkey Chili Recipe - (4.2/5) image

Provided by Foodiewife

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 slice high-quality white sandwich bread, torn into quarters
2 tablespoons whole milk
1 pound ground turkey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 onions, minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons fresh oregano, minced or 1/2 teaspoon dried
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup tequila, divided, plus extra as needed
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 to 1 teaspoon canned chipotle chili in adobo sauce, minced
1 teaspoon lime zest, grated
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, plus extra as needed
Avocado, diced, optional
Sour cream, optional

Steps:

Mash bread and milk into paste in large bowl using fork. Mix in ground turkey, salt and pepper, using hands. Heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, until shimmering. Add onions, chili powder, tomato paste, garlic, cumin, oregano and red pepper flakes and cook until vegetables are softened and lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in turkey mixture and cook, breaking up any large pieces with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 3 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce, scraping up any browned bits; transfer to slow cooker. Stir diced tomatoes with juice, beans, 3 tablespoons tequila, soy sauce, honey, and chipotles into the slow cooker. Cover and cook until turkey is tender, 4 to 6 hours, on Low. Let chili settle for 5 minutes, then remove fat from surface using a large spoon. Stir in remaining tablespoon tequila, lime zest, and lime juice. Season with salt, pepper, tequila and lime juice to taste and serve. Optional: garnish with diced avocado and sour cream.