Molé Turkey Chili
Molé Turkey Chili has a total depth of flavor you won't get from any ordinary chili, and plenty of spice to heat up an otherwise chilly (chili) day!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 601kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 pound chorizo
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium red bell pepper chopped
- 1 medium green bell pepper chopped
- 1 medium red onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoons dried oregano
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 3 heaping tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cans (15 ounces, each) black beans drained
- 2 cans (29 ounces, each) tomato purée
- 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes undrained
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 12 ounce beer
- 1½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Sour cream optional, for garnish
- Cheddar cheese shredded, optional, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven over medium/high heat, brown the ground turkey and chorizo in the olive oil, stirring often.
- Season with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
- Add the bell peppers, onions, and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, for approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add the remaining salt, pepper, spices, cocoa powder, and tomato paste to the pan, stirring occasionally for 1-2 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to medium/low and stir in the remaining ingredients, in the order given.
- Allow the mole turkey chili to simmer, uncovered, for at least 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Right before serving stir in 2 tablespoons of butter.
- Ladle the chili into large bowls and garnish with a dollop of sour cream and a bit of shredded cheddar cheese if desired.
Notes
Leftovers may be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Molé Turkey Chili may be frozen in an airtight freezer container for up to 4 months.
Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and reheat on the stovetop or in a microwave safe container (covered).
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 601kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 1477mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 12g