Turkey Chili For A Crowd Recipe

Ingredients

3 tbsp. organic extra virgin olive oil

1 large organic onion

5 clove organic garlic

1/2 tsp. salt

1 c. organic amber beer or organic beef broth

2 1/2 lb. organic ground turkey meat

Freshly ground pepper

1 tbsp. organic oregano

1/2 c. organic chili powder

1 tbsp. organic cumin seeds

1 tbsp. organic Dutch process cocoa powder

Roots from one bunch of organic cilantro

2 organic bay leaves (can be bound with coriander roots)

1 can organic peeled plum tomatoes

1 c. small-cubed organic butternut squash

1 can organic dark red kidney beans

1 tbsp. organic cider vinegar

Organic cayenne pepper or pureed organic chipotle pepper

1 c. organic pineapple chunks

1 c. pepitas (see below)

1 c. chopped fresh organic cilantro

1 c. raw organic pumpkin seeds

1 tsp. salt

Preparation

Step 1Add olive oil to a large pot over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, and salt, and cook for about 15 minutes. The onions should just be beginning to brown at the edges. Deglaze the pan with 1 tablespoon of beer or broth and cook for a minute, scraping up any brown bits on the bottom of the pan.Step 2Add the turkey, another sprinkle of salt, freshly ground pepper, and the oregano. Cook, stirring from time to time, until all the meat is cooked and some bits are beginning to brown, about 15 minutes.Step 3Add chili powder, cumin, cocoa, cilantro stems, bay leaves, tomatoes, butternut squash, and beans. Bring to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes, or until the squash is tender.Step 4Add vinegar and season the chili to taste by adding cayenne pepper, 1/4 teaspoon at a time, or a puree of chipotle pepper.Step 5Ladle chili into bowls and top with desired garnishes.Step 6To make pepitas: Heat a medium skillet and add pumpkin seeds and salt. Cook until the seeds start to swell and brown. Remove from heat and cool.