NICK'S TURKEY CHILI 
2 lbs ground turkey
2 medium onions, diced
1 green pepper, diced
1 red pepper, diced
16 oz kidney beans, red (2 cans - drained)
1 can Budweiser beer, more or less to taste and consistency
16 oz can of tomato sauce
1 can diced tomatoes (onion/garlic mix as well optional)
2 cloves garlic (finely chopped or minced)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground mustard

You will need a fairly large pot for this, 12X8 inches or so. First add the oil and brown the 2 lbs of turkey, drain any excess liquid.

Add all of the vegetables, beans, tomato sauce, and diced tomatoes. Add beer until you reach the consistancy you desire, usually 1 - 1 1/2 cans or so.

Mix in the garlic and spices. Simmer for 20 minutes, then reduce heat. The longer it cooks, the more the garlic taste will blend in with everything else.

Usually I let some of the beer burn off and add a little more as I go. Goes very will with cheddar and sour cream, and of course cornbread. I imagine this recipe will also taste great with ground beef or even sirloin.

Submitted by: Nick Poma

recipe reviews
Nick's Turkey Chili
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 Julie (New York) says:
This is delicious!!!
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 Jackie (New Hampshire) says:
Wow... thanks for the recipe! Best chili I've ever had!
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 Katie (Missouri) says:
it was amazing! we used new castle beer instead and it was very very good.
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 Frank (California) says:
I'm making it for the second time. Very good!
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 Patti Bujtas (New Jersey) says:
I made this recipe for tonight's super bowl dinner. It was awesome. I loved the flavors and the light fare. It's a keeper for my family! Hats off to you Nick!
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 Stact (United States) says:
Good. I even did everything in the slowcooker: Added the oil to the crockpot, put it on high, after about 15 min. I added the raw turkey in chunks, and cooked for about an hour and a half or so. Took most of the liquid/oil drippings off with a spoon, turned to low, and followed the recipe from there. Cooked on low for the day, about 5 or 6 hours.
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 Brie (Ohio) says:
I have been using this recipe for years (with minor adjustments here and there) and my whole family LOVES it, which is no small feat with small kids.
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 Jaynne (Ohio) says:
This was great tasting and praises by all that came over for dinner. I told them to thank Nick! :)
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 Mary Kathleen Edwards (New York) says:
We love this recipe, have used it for years. Best thing no one knows its ground turkey.
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 Andy (Florida) says:
So good! Have been making this for years, have won chili cook offs with it. Thanks for the great recipe!
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 Susan McFadden (Pennsylvania) says:
Have made Nick's recipe for years and it's always a fan favorite. So easy to make and tastes sooo good !! Thank you Nick for sharing !!

 

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