Turkey Chili

This is very simple and hearty chili with plenty of flavor. Plus, it’s even better the next day! I serve this with cheddar cheese on top and either crackers or jalapeno cornbread on the side. 

Ingredients

• 1 ½ tsp. olive oil
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 jalapeño, corded and minced or small can of green chili
• 1 green bell pepper, corded and chopped
• 1 (1.25 oz.) packet McCormick Chili seasoning mix (mild)
• 1 (1.25 oz.) packet McCormick Chili seasoning mix (hot) – Less hot, use ½ package
• Chicken concentrate
• ½ tsp. salt
• ½ tsp. fresh ground pepper
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 (14.5 oz.) can of Trader Joe’s diced tomatoes with fire roasted green chili
• 1 (14.5 oz.) can of Trader Joe’s tomato sauce
• 1 (15 oz.) can of Trader Joe’s pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 oz.) can of Trader Joe’s black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 ½ lb. package ground turkey meat, Butterball® is the preferred brand. You can find it in a four pack at Costco
• 1 bottle of Negro Modelo beer

Directions

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook onions and garlic until onions become translucent, then add meat and cook until evenly brown.

Add green chili and or jalapenos, tomatoes, beans, green bell pepper, beer, chicken concentrate, bay leaves and seasoning mix. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about an hour.