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Two Bean Turkey Chili

This recipe has been in the works for years - additions and subtractions along the way, tweaks here and there.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, smashed and minced
  • 1 jalapeno chili, minced
  • 2 28 oz. cans chopped plum tomatoes or two boxes Pomi chopped tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 15 oz. cans black beans, drained
  • 2 15 oz. cans kidney beans, drained
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • goat cheese
  • cilantro
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1/2 cup red wine (optional)

Directions

  • Heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and saute until translucent (about five minutes).
  • Add the garlic and jalapeno and saute one to two minutes being careful not to let the garlic burn.
  • Add the turkey, breaking up and cooking until no longer pink.
  • Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, wine (if using), cumin, salt, cayenne, cloves, cinnamon. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Add the beans and continue to cook for another 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the raisins and cook for the last five minutes.
  • Serve, topping with goat cheese and cilantro (or sour cream, shredded cheddar, and whatever else screams "chili" to you).

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