I present to you....
Texas Turkey Chili
Vegetable oil
1 1/2 pounds ground turkey
1 package taco seasoning mix (I use a
spicy one)
1 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1 1/2 teaspoon chili pepper flakes
1 can of tomato paste (possibly two)
1 tetra pack of beef broth
2 cups of chunky salsa
1 large can crushed tomatoes, or
coarsely chopped tomatoes packed in puree
1 can chopped green chile peppers
1 white onion, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
3 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise
and sliced
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
- Heat some oil in a large stock pot over medium-high heat. Crumble turkey into the pot, stirring with a wooden spoon to break apart as much as possible. Season with taco seasoning mix, coriander, oregano, chili flakes, and two tablespoons of tomato paste. Mix until meat is evenly coated with seasonings. Continue cooking, reducing heat if necessary, until turkey is well browned.
- Pour in beef broth, and simmer to reduce liquid slightly, about 5 minutes. Add salsa, tomatoes, and green chilies, rest of the tomato paste, and continue cooking at a moderate simmer for ten minutes. Adjust the thickness at any time you feel necessary by adding water or more tomato paste.
- While chili is still cooking, heat one tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onion and green bell pepper, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes, or until onion is translucent and bell pepper is lightly browned. Add onion and bell pepper to the chili, and continue cooking at a very low simmer.
- In the same skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Add the zucchini, and cook stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until lightly browned. Add the zucchini to the chili, reduce heat, and continue cooking 15 minutes more or set to simmer for as long as you like. I usually let my chili simmer for about an hour.
- Ladle chili into serving bowls. Serve with green onions, sour cream and/ or shredded cheese.
Note: I have added bacon to this chili
and kidney beans as my husband likes them. That said, I far
preferred the original recipe. It is delicious.