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Yes, it is true. This will be my tenth variation of chili to date. I wasn't really planning on blogging this latest version because I just started throwing ingredients into the pot but it turned out to be delicious so I felt I needed to share it.
I really did just start throwing ingredients into the pot. While sautéing the veggies, I put a large plate out on the counter and began to dump spice onto it. At one point, I thought I would probably regret the combination but after tasting it, I was pleased with my concoction.

Chili Number 10
- one package of Jenni-O extra-lean ground turkey - one purple onion, chopped - one red bell pepper, chopped - one green bell pepper, chopped - two carrots, chopped - three celery stalks, chopped - three garlic cloves, diced - one 15oz can of black beans, drained and rinsed - one 15oz can of red kidney beans, drained and rinsed - one 7oz can of diced green chiles - one 15oz can of petite diced tomatoes - one 15oz can of diced tomatoes - one 15oz can of low-sodium beef broth - 1/2 cup of red wine - 1/2 tbsp cumin - 1/2 tbsp dried oregano - one tbsp chili powder - tsp cinnamon - 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper - two tbsp olive oil
In a stockpot, brown turkey meat in one tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat. Drain and set aside.
In a stockpot, sauté onion, bell pepper, carrots, and celery in one tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat for 5 minutes or until tender. Add garlic, cumin, oregano, cinnamon and chili powder; continue to cook for one minute. (Add a touch of olive oil if the spices start to stick.)
Add beans, green chiles, tomatoes, beef broth, and red wine. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Add turkey meat and continue to simmer for 15 minutes.
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