Cooking Turkey Chilli!

ground turkey

🥗Healthier: ground chicken

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground chicken is leaner, while ground beef is often more affordable.

kidney beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Black beans are higher in fiber, and pinto beans are usually less expensive.

Welcome to the cooking channel; today we're making turkey chili.

Start with 3 pounds of ground turkey (85/15) and cook it like hamburger meat.

Add seasonings: paprika, chili powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt, and stir to combine.

Brown the ground turkey, then strain it to keep the fat for cooking the vegetables.

Add 1 medium chopped onion and 1 whole chopped bell pepper to the pot.

Sprinkle a little chili powder over the veggies and let them fry until softened.

Add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic towards the end to avoid burning it, cooking for about a minute until aromatic.

Transfer the mixture to a new pot and add the drippings from the ground turkey.

Incorporate a chili block (Edmond's chili company) into the pot and let it dissolve.

Add 2 cups of water to the pot and bring to a boil.

Once boiling, add 1 pound of crushed tomatoes and more chili powder and salt to taste.

Let the mixture cook for about 30 minutes covered, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

After 30 minutes, add a can of diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano.

Optional: add about 1 cup of brown sugar for sweetness, then stir.

Cover and cook for another 30 minutes.

After 30 minutes, add a can of chili and beans and the previously cooked turkey and onion mixture.

Stir to combine and bring back to a boil, then cover and cook for about 45 minutes on medium-low heat.

Stir occasionally to prevent sticking, ensuring nothing scorches at the bottom.

After about 40-45 minutes, add chopped green onions for extra flavor.

Let the chili cool down for a bit before serving.

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