Sweet and Spicy Chili

This is a recipe that I got from the Lion House cookbook and modified it a little. It is Vinnie's favorite chili recipe.

20oz ground turkey
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 1/2 TBSP chili powder
1 TBSP garlic, minced
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp black pepper
1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
2 (14.5oz) cans petite diced tomatoes
1 (7oz) can diced green chilies
3 (14.5oz) cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
2 C tomato soup
1 C tomato juice
3/4 C brown sugar

*In a large pot, brown the ground turkey. When the turkey is almost completely browned add peppers, onion, garlic and spices. Mix thoroughly and let cook for a few minutes. Add remaining ingredients and simmer 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.

If you prefer it less sweet or less spicy cut back on the brown sugar or cayenne pepper.

White Bean Turkey Chili

WHITE BEAN TURKEY CHILI

We use a lot of ground turkey because personally, I like the flavor better than ground beef and we can get ground turkey for a great price at Sam's Club. So I'm always looking for recipes to use the ground turkey. This is another one of my favorites.

20 oz ground turkey
2 TBSP garlic, minced
1 TBSP olive oil
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp black pepper
1 1/2 tsp garlic salt
1 1/2 tsp chili powder
1 medium onion, chopped
2 (15oz) cans great northern white beans, drained and rinsed
1 (32oz) box chicken broth
2 (4oz) cans diced green chiles
1 C sour cream
1/2 C whipping cream

*In a large pot combine turkey, garlic, oil, seasonings and onion. Cook until turkey is browned. Add beans, broth and chiles. Simmer for 20-30 minutes. Add sour cream and whipping cream. Cook until warmed then it's ready to eat.

I doubled the recipe this time so the pot normally isn't this full. This is what the chili looks like after it has simmered for a while, just before adding the sour cream and whipping cream.

The final product, ready to serve.

We love soups this time of year when it's cold outside. This is one of our favorites!