Smokin Turkey Chili Recipes

Steps:

• Rehydrate the pasilla peppers in hot water for 20 to 30 minutes, or until softened; drain. Remove the stems and seeds; dice the peppers.
• Warm the oil in a large pot over high heat. Add the pasillas, bell peppers, jalapenos, garlic and onions and cook until caramelized, about 8 minutes. Add the turkey and gently stir, trying not to break up the meat too much; cook until the meat is no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
• Add the tomato paste and sauce, stir for 4 minutes, then add the chicken broth. Add the granulated onion and garlic, chili powder, paprika, cumin, cayenne, 2 tablespoons salt and 2 teaspoons black pepper. Stir in the beans and their liquid, lower the heat and cook, uncovered, for at least 1 hour. Garnish with shredded cheddar and serve with saltines.

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.

Steps:

• Heat the oil over high heat in a large heavy pot and add the turkey meat. Cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes, chopping down and stirring with the side of a heavy kitchen spoon to break up any lumps.
• Add the onions, garlic, sweet pepper, celery, jalapeno pepper, oregano, bay leaves, chili powder and cumin. Stir to blend well. Cook for 5 minutes.
• Add the tomatoes, chicken broth, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes.
• Add the drained beans and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes longer. Serve in bowls with cheddar cheese, and sour cream and lime wedges, if desired.

Steps:

• Cook bacon in large saucepan on medium-high heat 4 min., stirring frequently. Remove bacon from pan with slotted spoon, reserving 1 Tbsp. drippings in pan. Add onions, peppers and chili powder to reserved drippings; stir. Cook 10 min., stirring frequently.
• Add bacon, beans, tomatoes, turkey and barbecue sauce; stir. Bring to boil; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 20 min., stirring occasionally.
• Microwave Mexican VELVEETA in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1 min. or until melted, stirring every 30 sec. Spoon over filled bowls of chili.

Steps:

• Preheat smoker to 225 to 250 degrees F (110 to 120 degrees C).
• Rinse turkey under cold water, and pat dry. Rub the crushed garlic over the outside of the bird, and sprinkle with seasoned salt. Place in a disposable roasting pan. Fill turkey cavity with butter, cola, apple, onion, garlic powder, salt, and ground black pepper. Cover loosely with foil.
• Smoke at 225 to 250 degrees F (110 to 120 degrees C) for 10 hours, or until internal temperature reaches 180 degrees F (80 degrees C) when measured in the thickest part of the thigh. Baste the bird every 1 to 2 hours with the juices from the bottom of the roasting pan.

Steps:

• Garnish: shredded cheese and chopped onion Heat 1 Tbsp.
• oil in 4-quart pan over medium-high heat. Add chopped Turkey and saute about 4 minutes until light brown.
• Drain and set aside. Heat remaining 1 tbsp.
• oil in 4-quart pan and saute potatoes for 4 minutes.
• Stir frequently to prevent sticking.
• Add red bell pepper, onions, and garlic. Saute 2 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
• S tir in turkey, beans, fresh tomatoes, canned tomatoes in puree, fresh or canned green chili, jalapeno pepper, chili powder, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper, bay leaf, and honey or brown sugar.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
• Top with shredded cheese and chopped onion, if desired.
• (Note: To remove the skin from the fresh green chili, place under broiler until the skin bubbles. Turn over and broil the other side. Cool in a damp towel. Then carefully peel off the skin.)