Turkey Chili

[Kquist]

Ginger Pear Gourmet Turkey Chili

Serving Size : 8
1 1/2 pounds ground turkey
1 large Spanish onion -- peeled and chopped
6 cloves garlic -- peeled and chopped
2 jalapeno -- seeded and diced
2 cups frozen corn kernels
15 ounces white kidney beans, canned -- drained and rinsed
28 ounces canned, diced tomatoes
2 Poblano peppers -- roasted and peeled, med dice
4 cups beef stock
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons oregano
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 tablespoons cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
2 bay leaves
3 tablespoons bacon fat

In a 5quart enamel, cast iron Dutch oven heat bacon fat and add onion, Poblanos, and jalapeno. Saute until onions are translucent. Add garlic and saute just until you can smell the garlic. Don't brown the garlic as it will become bitter. Add ground turkey and cook until pink is gone from turkey, drain fat. Add diced tomatoes and beef stock. Bring to a simmer. Add all spices and simmer with lid on for 45 minutes. Add drained, rinsed white kidney beans and corn. Taste and add salt and pepper if needed.

Description:
"Full flavored turkey chili with roasted poblano chiles"