Hill Country Turkey Chili

A lighter, smoky-spiced chili made with ground turkey, beer, and plenty of Tex-Mex seasoning.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 lbs ground turkey
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1 (12 oz) bottle lager beer
• 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained

Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

• Shredded cheddar, sour cream, and chopped scallions, for serving

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the turkey and cook, crumbling, until browned, 5 to 6 minutes.
2. Add the onion, garlic, and jalapeno and cook 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Pour in the beer and scrape up the bottom of the pot; simmer 2 minutes.
5. Add the crushed tomatoes, chicken stock, and kidney beans. Season with salt and pepper and simmer until thickened, 20 minutes.
6. Serve topped with cheddar, sour cream, and scallions.

Notes

Inspired by Rachael Ray’s Turkey Chili.