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Chili Beans

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour

Ingredients

  • 2 lb ground turkey you can also use ground beef or buffalo
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 yellow onions diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tbsp cumin
  • 2 tbsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp corriander
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tsp cayenne *optional (if you want some heat)
  • 2 14 oz. cans fire roasted diced tomatoes I love the muir glen brand
  • 1 can pinto beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 can kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup tomato juice or V8 I typically use 1 10 oz or 2 small 5 oz cans of spicy V8
  • 24 oz. beer of your choice I usually use what's on hand such as a lager

Instructions

  • Chop yellow onions, red and green bell peppers into a quarter inch dice.
  • Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot or dutch oven over medium high heat.
  • Add ground turkey to the pot. Using a wooden spoon break the turkey into small pieces and cook until browned 4-6 minutes.
  • Add onion, red and green bell pepper, chili powder, cumin, salt, corriander, and cinnamon.
  • Mix well and continue cooking for an additional 4-6 minutes until the onions and bell peppers get soft.
  • Add tomatoes, tomato juice, beer, and bay leafs to the pot. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 45 minutes.
  • Remove lid and add beans. Cover and simmer for an additional 15 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and top with shredded cheese, avocado, and cilantro, or toppings of your choice!
  • ENJOY!!

Notes

This makes a larger batch which is good to take for a potluck or to freeze for leftovers. 
My favorite toppings...shredded cheddar cheese (ALWAYS) Scallions, diced red onions, sliced avocado, cilantro, or diced tomato.
Additional ways to serve:
Frito Pie
Chili Burgers or Dogs or Fries
Over a baked potato
or
My personal favorite, in a bowl with all the toppings and a warm tortilla or cornbread!