TEXAS TURKEY CHILI

People tend to have very strong opinions about chili. I get it, I’m from Texas.

Now, this Texas Turkey Chili does have beans in it (a Texas faux pas), but it also has a bit of sugar, so hopefully no one shows up at my door with pitchforks. The secret to our success is in large part to the Morton’s Chili Blend. If you’re in Texas you can find it at United Grocery stores (I have my mom mail it to me). If you’re not, I found some online. Trust me it’s worth it!

This simple chili is hearty and seasoned with just enough spice. You can use ground beef OR turkey, and honestly, we usually prefer the ground turkey. Que the pitchforks.

Y’all let me know what you think!

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YOU WON'T BELIEVE IT'S TURKEY CHILI

Servings: 4-6

Author: Sandy Margritz - Midwest Southerner

Prep time: 10 MinCooking time: 45 MinTotal time: 55 Min

This simple chili is hearty and seasoned with just enough spice. I'm from Texas, so you know it's good if I'm bragging about turkey chili!

Ingredients

• 1 TBS Olive Oil
• 1 Medium Yellow Onion Diced
• 1.5-2 Lb Ground Turkey (or Ground Beef)
• 2 TBS Cumin
• 1 TBS Garlic Powder
• 2 1/2 TBS Chili Blend (Morton’s if you can find it)
• 1 tsp Sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Pepper
• 1/4 tsp Cayenne
• 2 TBS Tomato Paste
• 2 Cans Rotel
• 1 8oz Can Tomato Sauce
• 2 Cups Beef Broth
• 1 Can Red Kidney Beans (rinsed and drained)

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in large pot. Add onion and cook until tender (about 4-5 minutes).
2. Add ground turkey & cook until meat is browned. Drain oil.
3. Add chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, sugar, salt, pepper, cayenne and tomato paste. Cook into meat for a few minutes.
4. Add the beef broth, rotel (with liquid), Drained beans and tomato sauce.
5. Bring to a low boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 20-25 minutes. Stirring occasionally.
6. Serve with your favorite toppings!

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