Turkey Jack Chilli
Posted by Trish | Under Lunch, Soups Tuesday Apr 8, 2008 Submitted by randilicious
Serves 8
| 1 large onion, finely chopped | 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped | |
| 4 cloves garlic, minced | 3 roma tomatoes, diced | |
| 2 tbsp tomato paste | 1 tbsp butter | |
| ¼ c. all-purpose flour | 1 tbsp dried oregano, crushed | |
| 1 tsp basil | 1 tsp ground cumin | |
| 2 tsp crushed red pepper | ½ c. chili powder | |
| 14.5 oz. whole peeled tomatoes w/ liquid, chopped | 1 lb. ground turkey | |
| 15.25 oz. kidney beans | 1 jalapeño pepper | |
| 2 tbsp Jack Daniels whiskey | salt & ground black pepper to taste |
1. Brown the ground turkey w/ ½ large onion, ½ bell pepper, 2 cloves garlic, & 1 tbsp chili powder. Set aside.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter until melted. Stir in flour until thickened.
4. Combine remainder of onion, green pepper, garlic, & tomato paste. Cover & cook for 5 minutes.
3. Stir in oregano, cumin, crushed red pepper, chili powder, tomatoes, jalapeño pepper, turkey, & Jack Daniels. Cook uncovered for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Stir in the beans & cook for another 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Salt, pepper, & other spices to taste. Simmer covered over low heat until serving time.
5. Goes great over baked potatoes & some cheddar cheese on top.
