Spicy Turkey Stew

This stew that can be whipped up really quick for those cold nights! It took us about 30 minutes from start to finish!!


















INGREDIENTS
1 small onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 pounds ground turkey
2 (4 ounce) cans canned green chile peppers, chopped
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1/2 tablespoon ground white pepper
3 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans (rinsed and drained)
5 cups chicken broth

Condiments (optional)
Cilantro
Lemon


WHAT TO DO
In a large pot over medium heat, add the onions and garlic. Cook for 1 minute. Add the turkey and saute for about 5 minutes until turkey is well browned. Add the chile peppers, cumin, oregano, cinnamon, red pepper flakes, paprika, and white pepper and saute for another 5 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 food processor.  Add this to the pot. Stir well and simmer for 10 minutes. Serve with lemon and cilantro as condiments.

TIP: 
This stew will taste even better the next day, when it has a chance for the flavors to merry together!

Crock Pot Turkey Chili

INGREDIENTS
2 fresh tomatoes
3 garlic cloves
1 Tbsp ground cumin
1 Tbsp oregano
2 Tbsp Paprika
3 Tbsp Chili powder (to taste)
2 Tbsp Cayenne Pepper (to taste)

3 cans canned beans (black beans, pinto beans), rinsed & drained
1 lb Turkey bacon
3 lbs ground Turkey
2 (16 oz) cans tomatoes, diced
12 oz. tomato past
1 - 2 onions, finely diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 (10 oz) cans condensed beef or chicken broth
6 oz. beer
1 (8oz) package shredded cheddar cheese

DIRECTIONS
Day Before
1) Process the fresh tomatoes, garlic, cumin, oregano, paprika, chili powder, cayenne pepper & jalapeno pepper in the food processor; place in the refrigerator overnight.

Day of
1) Place beans in crock pot.
2) Fry the bacon until crispy, chop it up into bite sized pieces and place in crock pot.
3) Brown the ground turkey in some of the bacon drippings and place in the crock pot.
4) Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste,onions, bell peppers, and  broth and tomato spice puree that you made the day before.
5) Stir to mix and let cook for 12 hours on low or 6 hours on high. (beans will soak up more flavor if on low setting)
6) Serve topped with shredded cheese and sour cream.

Note: This recipe is for a 6 quart crock pot or larger