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Turkey Chili

Turkey Chili
By: Chef Emerald Coleman

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup Vegetable oil
• 2 med Onions, chopped
• 2 lbs ground Turkey
• 2 16-oz cans canned Tomatoes; NOT Italian style
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 cup Chili powder
• 1 tbsp Corn meal
• 1 tbsp Sugar
• 2 tsp ground Cumin
• 2 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Cayenne pepper
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper, freshly ground
• 2 16-oz cans Kidney beans; or 17-oz cans
• 1/2 cup Sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• 4 tbsp Sour cream
• 2 cloves Garlic, crushed

Directions:

1. Saute onion and garlic. Add turkey and brown.  Drain fat.

2. Add tomatoes and all ingredients except beans.

3. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours, adding water if needed.  After 1 1/2 hours, add the beans. (Do not add them too early, or they will be mushy.)

4. Serve with a dollup of sour cream and sharp cheddar cheese.