Tuesday, March 5, 2013

My Turkey (or grass fed beef) Chili recipe

I have made a few changes to this recipe but I have posted something similar before.
This is good food! It is healthy. High protein. High fiber. And most importantly: High flavor!
Enjoy!
 
This makes a very big pot of chili:
1 box Pomi Chopped tomatoes (no spices) (or can of 24oz Chopped)
1 box Pomi Strained (or 24oz canned or bagged strained)
1 lb of Ground turkey or Grass Fed Beef
1 med Yellow Onion - Chopped large
1or 2 can Black beans - rinsed
1 can Kidney Beans - rinsed
1 can Pinto Beans - rinsed
1 each - Red, yellow, orange and/or green pepper - cut into large chunks
1tbps Chili Powder
1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper
1/2 tsp Fresh Black pepper (to taste)
1 tsp Paprika
1/2 tsp Sea Salt
1/2 tsp Cumin
2 tbsp Olive Oil

In pot brown meat with Olive Oil and half of spices. (if you ise beef that is 85/15 then you may want to drain some of the fat before you move you on). After a few min add chopped onions. When onions are brown add strained tomatoes, chopped tomatoes. Once tomatoes begin to bubble add beans and remainder of spices. Reduce to a simmer and cover. Mixture should be thick and hearty looking. Stir regularly to prevent sticking and ensure spices blend well. Taste and adjust spices to your liking.
I like to add tabasco or Trader Joe's Jalapeno Pepper Sauce to add some heat. Cut Jalapenos for greater flavor, remove seeds to keep heat down and flavor higher.

Sometimes I like to add Green Chiles. They add a nce flavor without cranking up the heat. I like this with a warm corn tortilla or corn bread. If carbs make you gain then stay away from flour tortillas.
Enjoy your food!

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