If you like to have spicier chili you could also add a dash of ground chipotle chili or cayanne. To season this chili I use a blend of chili powder, cumin and salt in addition to the fresh garlic and jalapeno. The chili has oregano in it for a Southwest flair, which I love because in New Mexico, you’ll find this in traditional cuisine, and though a bit unexpected to most palates, it really does taste awesome in the chili. Just make sure to drain and rinse the beans before adding them to the chili. If you do not have pinto beans or prefer another bean, you can use kidney beans or another of your choice. ![]() To make this recipe speedy fast, I used canned pinto beans instead of cooking dried beans. This reduces the amount of cook time you’ll have to wait for it to thicken on its own. CornmealĪ sprinkle of cornmeal is added to help thicken the chili up. I used this technique in my Minestrone and Ribollita to name a couple of other places I did this. This makes the texture of the chili so much better. If you have been reading here for a while, then you know how much I love to use whole canned tomatoes that are hand broken up. ![]() You can also control the heat in the chili by choosing to include the seeds from the jalapeno. For mild chili use Anaheim or bell pepper, for a spicier chili use poblano. And did you know that peppers are really high in vitamin C?įeel free to use whichever type of green pepper you like depending on your taste preference. These serve to add flavor and low-calorie volume to the chili. This chili has tons of veggies in it: namely peppers, onions and scallions. Fresh Vegetables: Peppers, Onion, Scallions and Jalapeño Lime JuiceĪs you know, I have a thing for sour stuff, and I think adding a bit of vinegar or acid to a recipe is the culinary equivalent to Harry Potter Defeating the Dark Lord in the wizarding world. What I mean by that is that acid helps to balance salt, and it wakes up all the other flavors in a dish, neutralizes bitter but adds only negligible calories. That’s why I chose to add lime juice to this recipe. ![]() If you like low-fat turkey, look for 99% lean. You can use ground turkey or ground chicken for this recipe. Key Ingredients For This Recipe Ground Turkey
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