Mary's Slow Cooker Chili Re-Made on the Stove

On this dreary, misty fall afternoon, I decided my turkey chili needed to be re-made for consumption purposes and photographs.  I paired it with a whole wheat serrano pepper and smoked cheese corn bread.  I used the recipe on the bag of corn meal, using serrano peppers in place of jalapenos and whole wheat pastry flour in place of white flour.  I also added a fresh, diced jalapeno pepper into the chili for an added kick.  This recipe is extremely filling and could easily serve from eight to ten people especially if served with corn bread.  If you don't have a slow cooker, simmer on stove top for one hour covered and then an additional forty five minutes uncovered.  If you think it tastes good the day you make it... just wait for tomorrow!

Garnish with hot sauce, diced avocado, diced red onion, smoked cheese and Greek yogurt.



Serve with corn bread...



...on a chilly Fall afternoon with family and friends.



Mary's Slow Cooker Chili

My turkey chili is made up of vegetables, beans and tomatoes with a smoky, spicy punch from the adobo chilies. It’s low in fat and high in protein and fiber, making it filling, but not heavy. For days when you want to have a savory warm supper with minimal effort, this chili hits the spot. By prepping the onions and peppers the night before, all that’s left for the morning is browning the meat and you’re good to go. We’re using canned chilies here, and you will have several chilies left over after you make this recipe (I had 8). I recommend putting 2-3 per Ziploc snack bag and sticking them in the freezer so you can use them in future creations. This dish freezes extremely well and can be reheated on a chilly day, when you don’t have time for cooking.

What You Need:

1 ½ lbs ground turkey

3 sweet peppers, diced

1 sm-med brown onion, diced
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 - 15 oz can pinto beans, drained
1 - 20 oz can kidney beans, drained
1 - 6oz can tomato paste
1 - 28 oz can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 - 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes with chipotle seasonings, undrained
12 oz beer at room tempurature (Sam Adam’s)
2 adobo chilies, minced
2 cups frozen corn
½ tsp salt and pepper to taste
3 Tbs chili powder
2 Tbs cumin
1 Tbs oil (any kind will work)

Optional Toppings: hot sauce, shredded cheese, sour cream or Greek yogurt and minced onion

What To Do:

Heat 1 Tbs oil (any kind will work) in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, brown turkey for about 8 minutes and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.

Combine all ingredients, except corn, in a slow cooker.

Stir well and cook on low setting for 8 hours, adding corn during last hour of cooking.

Serves A Crowd

Bon Appétit!

Mary