Whether for dinner or a party, chili is the way to go. Simple, tasty and always a crowd pleaser
Let’s start cooking!
We’ll need 1 medium onion, 2 garlic cloves, 1 jalapeno pepper and two bell peppers
Peel and chop the onion
I removed the stem of the jalapeno, cut it down the middle and using the tip of a spoon removed the seeds and inner membrane, as these are the hottest parts
The jalapeno adds wonderful flavor, and though I want some heat I don’t want to over power the chili
Add the garlic and jalapeno into a food processor (or simply dice them up)
Give it a whirl!
In a heavy pot (I’m using my cast iron dutch oven) add 4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil over medium low heat
Add the onion and simmer for 5-6 minutes
You want to sweat the onions, so cover the pot and simmer so they get soft but not burnt
The condensation on the lid will drip back into the pot helping this process
Add the garlic and jalapeno, mix in and cover
Cook for another 5-6 minutes
Next chop the bell peppers
I’m using both green and red. The green is more robust and the red has a slight sweetness to it
I think the combination adds a lot of flavor as well as color
Add these into the pot, stir to combine and season with kosher salt and ground black pepper
Cover the pot and cook 10 minutes
Add in the ground meat
We are using a 3 pound family pack of ground turkey
We like ground turkey because it is like a blank canvas and it will take on a lot of flavor from the ingredients you use with it. Feel free to use ground beef if you’d prefer
Cook the meat, stirring it occasionally until it is all evenly browned
If using ground beef you may have to drain off some of the fat
Next up, we will need one 6 ounce can of tomato paste, one 28 ounce can of diced tomatoes and one 15.5 ounce can of black beans that have been drained and rinsed
Add in the tomato paste, stir to combine and simmer for a couple minutes
Then add in the diced tomatoes and beans
Now if you’re a real bean lover you can add 2 cans here, but I prefer more meat than beans
Give everyone a stir
Next up we will need 1 1/2 tablespoons of Taco Seasoning and 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper (the cayenne is optional)
Stir to combine and cover
Cook on low for at least another 30 minutes
Our chili is done
I tasted it to see if any more salt or extra seasoning was needed
We served this with some shredded cheddar cheese and some crunchy tortilla chips!
Enjoy!!!
Simply Sundays! ~ Chili
Ingredients
3 pound family pack of ground turkey
1 onion
2 bell peppers (1 red, 1 green)
1 jalapeno
2 garlic cloves
1 – 6 ounce can of tomato paste
1 – 28 ounce can of diced tomatoes
1 – 15.5 ounce can of black beans (drained and rinsed)
kosher salt and ground black pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons of Taco Seasoning
1/2 teaspoon of cayenne (optional)
4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
Directions
Peel and chop the onion. Remove the stem of the jalapeno, cut it down the middle and using the tip of a spoon remove the seeds and inner membrane; add the garlic and jalapeno into a food processor (or simply dice them up)
In a heavy pot, add about 4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil over medium low heat; add the onion and simmer for 5-6 minutes; add the garlic and jalapeno, mix in and cover Cook for another 5-6 minutes
Next chop the bell peppers and add into the pot, stir to combine and season with kosher salt and ground black pepper. Cover the pot and cook 10 minutes
Add in the ground turkey; cook the meat, stirring it occasionally until it is all evenly browned. If using ground beef you may have to drain off some of the fat
Add in one 6 ounce can of tomato paste, stir to combine and simmer for a couple minutes Next add in one 28 ounce can of diced tomatoes and one 15.5 ounce can of black beans that were drained and rinsed and give them a stir
Next add in 1 1/2 tablespoons of Taco Seasoning and 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper. Stir to combine and cover. Cook on low for at least another 30 minutes. Taste to adjust the seasoning and serve
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Tools used to make this recipe
KitchenAid 3-Speed Hand Blender
