Rich Turkey Chilli
Created by ImPat on October 17, 2019
- Servings: 6-8
- Prep Time: 20m
- Cook Time: 100m
- Recipe #33542
Ingredients
- 150 grams bacon (thick cut and cut crossways into 5mm-wide strips)
- 900 grams ground turkey (preferably dark meat)
- Sea salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 medium onions, coarsely chopped (about 450g)
- 1 red pepper, cored, seeded and cut into small cubes
- 3 tablespoon tomato sauce ( purée)
- 5 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 chipotle chilli in adobo sauce (seeded and finely chopped, about 2 tsp plus 2 tablespoons of the adobo sauce)
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 800 grams black beans (rinsed and drained, 2 x 400 gram tins specified)
- 1 tin (400 grams) chopped tomatoes (1 x 400 gram tin specified)
- 1 bottle (350 ml) beer (dark beer, ideally Guinness; Negra Modelo is good too)
- 375 ml low-sodium chicken stock
- 50 grams dark chocolate (coarsely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons molasses (not blackstrap or dark brown sugar)
How to Make
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Step 1: In a large casserole or other wide heavy saucepan with a lid, cook the bacon over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp and golden, 5-7 minutes and then using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a large bowl.
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Step 2: Cook the turkey in the remaining bacon fat over high heat, stirring frequently and breaking up the meat into small bits with a wooden spoon, until cooked through, about 5 minutes and then season with 1 teaspoon salt, then transfer the turkey and any juices to the bowl with the bacon.
How to Make
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Step 3: Heat the oil in the same pan over medium-high heat and add the onions and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened and the onions are golden, about 8 minutes and then stir in the tomato purée and garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring, then stir in the chipotle and adobo sauce, oregano, cumin and 2 teaspoons salt and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes, then add the beans, tomatoes, beer, stock, chocolate and turkey mixture and bring to a gentle simmer and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the chilli is deeply flavourful, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
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Step 4: Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vinegar and molasses or brown sugar and adjust seasoning to taste and serve hot, with your favourite accompaniments.
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Step 5: ON THE SIDE-you may like sliced avocado, chopped fresh coriander, pickled jalapeños, grated cheddar, diced white onion, lime wedges and Greek yogurt or sour cream.