Receta Smoky and Sweet Turkey Chili + {a Cookbook Giveaway}
Smoky and Sweet Turkey Chili {+ a Cookbook Giveaway}
October 27, 2015・Bill Harris・2 Comments
It was a special weekend morning when my mother would wake us up to a breakfast of pancakes. Knowing that she had a voracious eater on her hands, she’d take out her griddle and whip up a double batch of batter, knowing that it would take at least a couple of stacks to satisfy my appetite. I’d slather my pancakes with melted butter and syrup from a brown bottle in the shape of a woman.
Mrs. Butterworth’s was my favorite syrup, but at the time, I had no idea that it was corn syrup with any number of artificial preservatives and flavors. All my 10-year-old self knew was that it tasted good. It wasn’t until years later that I discovered the joys of real maple syrup. It’s now my choice for either sweet or savory recipes that require a sweetener.
Katie Webster, the ultra-talented food blogger at www.healthyseasonalrecipes.com, has just released a cookbook totally dedicated to this delicious syrup. Maple: 100 Sweet and Savory Recipes Featuring Pure Maple Syrup comprises five sections: breakfasts; drinks and appetizers; soups, side dishes, and salads; main courses; and desserts.
Some of the highlights of the book include Snickerdoodle French Toast; Brie with Maple, Walnuts, and Figs; Sweet Potato Casserole with Maple Pecans and Italian Meringue; Sap Braised Pulled Pork with Maple Chipotle Barbecue Sauce; and Maple Bourbon Pumpkin Pie. This book is chock-full of mouthwatering recipes, all including maple syrup. You can pick up a copy at http://amzn.to/1icAzIe.
For today’s post, I made Katie’s Smoky and Sweet Turkey Chili. As we get into cooler fall weather, this sweet and savory chili with a hint of smoke flavor is a great one pot meal for a weeknight supper. I’m definitely adding this recipe to my “make again” list.
Katie has offered to send a copy of this cookbook to one lucky reader. Leave a comment by Monday, November 2, at 11:59 p.m. for a chance to win a copy of the book. The winner will be randomly selected from the comments.
Smoky and Sweet Turkey Chili
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil or organic canola oil, divided
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 1 large Spanish onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground dried chipotle, or to taste
- 4 1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes, preferably fire roasted
- 1 15-ounce can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/3 cup dark pure maple syrup
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup toasted pepitasInstructions
1. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large heavy-bottomed soup pot or Dutch oven over high heat. Add turkey and cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon and stirring occasionally, until completely browned. Transfer turkey and any juices to a bowl and set aside.
2. Return pot to medium-high heat and add remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Add onion, garlic, and salt and cook, stirring often, for 6 to 10 minutes, until onion is soft and browned.
3. Add chili powder, cumin, paprika, and chipotle and cook, stirring, for 30 to 90 seconds, until spices are fragrant and starting to toast and darken slightly.
4. Add vinegar and stir for 30 seconds to 1 minute, until liquid is evaporated.
5. Add water and bring to simmer, scraping up any browned bits and spices from the bottom of the pot.
6. Add tomatoes, beans, syrup, and browned turkey, stirring to combine. Increase heat to high and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low to maintain a gentle simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 14 minutes, until turkey and onions are tender.
7. Serve topped with avocado, cilantro, and pepitas.4.3.1.2
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I grew up in small town Mississippi eating traditional southern fare.A lifelong foodie, I started cooking and experimenting with food at a very young age. I started Southern Boy Dishes as a creative outlet and a way to share my love of food.
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