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Ingredients
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- 6 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, diced small (divided)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (divided)
- 2 lbs dark ground turkey meat
- 2 large carrots, peeled and ends removed, diced small
- 1 green bell pepper, diced small
- 1/2 jalapeño, seeds removed and very finely chopped (leave seeds for more heat)
- 1 zucchini, diced small
- 1 cup cremini mushrooms, diced small
- 1 1/2 tbsp chili powder, divided
- 1 tbsp cumin, divided
- 2 sprigs thyme
- 1 tsp Aleppo pepper
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 (15 oz) cans chopped/diced tomatoes
- 1 cup Guinness beer or any other dark beer
- 1 cup veggie or chicken stock
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Sour cream, for topping
- Green onions, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C). - Cook the Ground Turkey
In a heavy-bottomed pan, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Once the oil is heated, add 1/4 of the diced onion and 1 minced garlic clove. Cook for 3 minutes until softened. Add the ground turkey and cook for 5 minutes, breaking it up into small pieces with a wooden spoon. Add 1/2 tablespoon of chili powder, 1/2 tablespoon of cumin, salt, and pepper. Continue cooking until the turkey is cooked through. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Remove from the pan and set aside in a bowl. - Cook the Vegetables
In the same pan, add the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Once heated, add the remaining onion and garlic. Cook for 3 minutes (be careful not to brown). Add the diced carrots and cook for 3-4 minutes, then add the green bell pepper and jalapeño. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, seasoning with salt. Add the zucchini, mushrooms, and thyme sprigs. Continue cooking for 5 minutes, adding more olive oil if needed. - Season the Vegetables
Add 1 tablespoon of chili powder, 1/2 tablespoon of cumin, 1 teaspoon of Aleppo pepper, 1 teaspoon of oregano, and 1 teaspoon of cayenne (if using). Cook for 10 minutes to let the flavors develop. - Add the Liquids and Beans
Stir in the 2 cans of diced tomatoes, 1 cup of Guinness, 1 cup of stock, and cocoa powder. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Drain the kidney and black beans and add them to the pot. Add the bay leaves. - Combine Turkey and Cook in the Oven
Add the cooked turkey mixture back into the pot. Stir everything together and season with more salt and pepper. Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and place in the oven. Cook for 1 1/2 hours. - Serve
Once done, remove from the oven. Serve the chili over rice (if desired) and top with sour cream, cheese, scallions, and/or avocado. Enjoy!