BRAZOS TURKEY CHILI 
1 lg. yellow onion, chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp. cumin seed
6 tbsp. olive oil, divided use
2 red bell peppers, seeded & chopped
2 Polano peppers, seeded & chopped
2 Jalapenos, seeded & chopped
2 Serranos, seeded & chopped
1 c. Ancho and New Mexico red chili paste
3 tbsp. red chili powder
1 tbsp. each: ground coriander, cinnamon & black pepper
2 lbs. ground turkey
4 c. tomatoes with juice, chopped
2 c. chicken stock
1 c. Mexican beer
1 (7 oz.) can Chipotle peppers in Adobo sauce, coarsely chopped
1/4 c. grated unsweetened chocolate
For Garnish: chopped green onion
Cilantro
Cheese, grated
Fried tortilla strips
Sour cream

Saute onion, garlic and cumin in 3 tablespoons olive oil until transparent. Add chopped peppers and saute over medium heat about 10 minutes. Add chili paste, chili powder, coriander, cinnamon and pepper. Saute 5 minutes and set aside. Brown turkey in remaining olive oil. Add tomatoes, chicken stock and beer and chiptles. Simmer slowly 30 to 45 minutes. Just before serving, stir in chocolate. Garnish with chopped green onions, cilantro, grated cheese, tortilla strips and sour cream. Makes 8 to 10 servings.

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Brazos Turkey Chili
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 Ed (California) says:
Holy spicy, wow!...I was expecting this chili to be spicy but man this takes the cake. I would use it as a toping for nachos or hot dogs, but straight up you would have a despairing pit in your stomach. I like very spicy things but will have to tone it back next time to share it with family. I did add pureed peaches for a little sweet hit, and immersion blended everything but the meat for that smooth texture.

 

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