<turkey & chorizo chili>

{11.21.10 | print}

ingredients

  • vegetable oil - 3 tbsp
  • ground turkey - 1 1/4 lb
  • chorizo - 3/4 lb
  • taco seasoning mix - 1 oz packet
  • ground coriander - 2 tsp
  • ground cumin - 2 tsp
  • dried oregano - 1 tsp
  • chili pepper flakes - 1 tsp
  • cocoa powder - 1 tbsp
  • file powder - 1 tsp
  • beef broth - 14 1/2 oz can
  • salsa - 7 oz
  • crushed tomatoes - 14 1/2 oz can
  • chopped green chile - 7 oz can
  • brown sugar - 2 tbsp
  • diced onion - 1 medium
  • diced bell pepper - 1 medium
  • diced zucchini - 3 medium
  • minced garlic - 4 cloves
  • pinto beans - 1 can
  • kidney beans - 1 can
  • sweet corn - 1 can
  • chopped green onions - 1 bunch
  • sour cream - 1 cup
  • shredded cheddar cheese - 1 cup

directions

heat 2 tbsp of oil in a large sautee pan on medium heat. add the zucchini and cook for about 5 minutes. add the onions and the bell pepper and lower the heat to medium-low. let the vegetables cook and start on the meat

heat 1 tbsp of oil in a large stock pot or dutch oven over medium high heat. crumble meat into pan and stir to make sure it doesn't stick together. season with all of the dry spices. let meat brown.

add tomato paste, broth, and brown sugar. simmer for 5 minutes. add salsa, tomatoes, green chilies. continue simmering for another 10 minutes.

add the vegetables and garlic cloves to the chili. drain and rinse the beans and corn then add them to the chili. add pepper and brown sugar to taste. simmer on low until chili is desired consistency.

ladel chili into serving bowls. top with sour cream, green onion, and cheddar cheese. serve. enjoy. clean up.

notes

original recipe from [allrecipes.com]