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August 8, 2011
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El Paso Turkey Chili

Soups & Stews
Prep time:
10 minutes
Cooking time:
30 minutes

Save money and still get fiery flavor by making your own chili powder. Toast one dried chile in a cast-iron skillet until puffed. Remove and discard the seeds. Process the chile into powder in a blender.

Save money and still get fiery flavor by making your own chili powder. Toast one dried chile in a cast-iron skillet until puffed. Remove and discard the seeds. Process the chile into powder in a blender.

Ingredients

Serves 4 

  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
  • 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
Directions
  1. 1

    Cook turkey, onion and garlic in a large pot over medium heat until turkey is browned, about 10 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add broth, water, tomato sauce, tomato paste, kidney beans, chili powder, cumin and cinnamon to pot.

  3. 3

    Bring chili to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until slightly thickened, about 20 minutes.

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