Day After Turkey Day Chili Recipes

CREAMY WHITE TURKEY CHILI

Steps:

• Heat oil in a pot over medium-hight heat; sauté onion until soft. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
• Stir in stock or broth, jalapeños, cilantro, cumin and oregano. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Add turkey (or chicken) and beans; simmer for 5 minutes.
• Mix cornstarch with 1/4 cup of half and half, evaporated milk or cream. Stir into the chili. Add in remaining cream, mixing well to blend.
• Take off the heat. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust spices and heat to suit your taste.
• Serve warm.

DAY AFTER TURKEY DAY CHILI

Steps:

• 1. Sauté bell pepper, garlic and onions in hot oil. Add remaining ingredients except flour; bring to slow boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
• 2. Make a paste with flour and some of the liquid from chili; stir into chili to thicken. Taste test and add additional seasoning if desired

WHITE CHILI WITH GROUND TURKEY

Steps:

• In a large pot over medium heat, combine the onion, garlic and ground turkey and saute for 10 minutes, or until turkey is well browned. Add the chile peppers, cumin, oregano, cinnamon, cayenne pepper to taste and white pepper to taste and saute for 5 more minutes.
• Add two cans of the beans and the chicken broth to the pot. Take the third can of beans and puree them in a blender or food processor. Add this to the pot along with the cheese. Stir well and simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt.

SIMPLE TURKEY CHILI

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Place turkey in the pot, and cook until evenly brown. Stir in onion, and cook until tender.
• Pour water into the pot. Mix in tomatoes, kidney beans, and garlic. Season chili powder, paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 30 minutes.