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Basic Starter Chili

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2 Green Bell Peppers, diced
2 Red Bell Peppers, diced
1 Can Pinto Beans
1 Can Black Beans
1 Can Light Kidney Beans
1 Medium Can Tomato Puree
1 Small Can Tomato Puree
2 Cups Store Brand V8
2 Tsp Oregano
2 Tsp Basil
3 Tsp (1 Tbsp) Hot Chili Powder
1/2 Tsp Black Pepper
1&1/2 Tsp Crushed Red Pepper
1 Tbsp Salt
1/2 Tsp Cumin
4 thin sliced celery stalks
1 medium spanish onion, diced
3 cloves of garlic, minced
1 - 1.5 lbs 93% lean ground turkey

- Combine first 15 ingredients in large stew pot. Set on burner but do not turn on.

- Combine the next 3 ingredients in a large pan with 2 Tbsp Virgin Olive Oil and saute over medium heat until the onions run clear

- Push the vegetables to the outside edges of the pan and add the ground turkey to the pan. Turn the heat up slightly and let the turkey sit until the pan-side has cooked and then slowly pile vegetables on top and begin to break up turkey, stirring in vegetables as the turkey browns

- Add all contents of the pan to the stew pot, including the turkey drippings. Stir the contents of the stew pot until everything is mixed in well and nothing is dry. If at this point your wet ingredients do not cover your solid ingredients when tamped down, add water until the liquids are JUST covering the solids.

- Cover the stew pot and place over medium heat for 30 minutes, stirring once every 10 minutes and being sure to scrape the bottom of the pot with the spoon. After 30 minutes, turn heat to medium-low and vent to allow steam out (do not uncover unless you like cleaning chili off of your stove). After this I recommend checking on it and stirring it once every 10 minutes until it has reached the desired thickness.

Prep Time : 30 minutes
Cooking Time : 40 minutes - 80 minutes
Servings : 6-10 servings

This is a very basic chili with a little heat but mostly just a lot of flavor. It has a lot of room for extension and adjustment. To adjust the heat increase or decrease the amount of chili powder used in teaspoon increments, or replace the chili powder with diced jalapenos, habaneros, or whatever other spicy chili pepper you prefer. Excellent when served over crushed tortilla chips with some sharp cheddar melted on top.


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