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3 lbs yellow onion, peeled and chopped in medium dice
3 oz butter substitute
1-1/2 c garlic, minced
10 lbs GROUND TURKEY, lean or regular
1 c cumin seeds
1 c oregano, dry leaf
1 c paprika
1/4 c cayenne pepper*
1 c chili powder*
10 lbs tomatoes, canned, peeled
4 lbs tomato paste
3 Gallons TURKEY STOCK
5 lbs black beans, canned, drained and well rinsed
5 lbs pinto beans, canned, drained and well rinsed
Salt and white pepper to taste
Heat butter substitute in large stock pot, add onions, and cook for 3 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 additional minute.
Add ground turkey to stock pot and cook until just done.
For chili blend: toast cumin seeds, in a heavy skillet, until they begin to brown lightly. Add remaining seasonings and toast 5-10 seconds or until fragrant. Grind in spice mill to make into a powder.
Coarsely chop canned tomatoes, reserving juices. Add chili blend, tomatoes, along with juices, tomato paste and 3 gallons of water or turkey stock. Simmer for 1 to 1-1/2 hours.
Add rinsed beans and simmer 10-15 additional minutes.
Spoon 8 ounces into bowl and garnish.
Suggestions for garnish include sour cream, shredded cheese, avocado, chopped green onions or black olives.
* NOTE: Increase amounts of cayenne and chili powder for a hotter chili.
340 Total Calories
100 Calories from Fat
11 g Total Fat
17 % Daily Total Fat
2 g Saturated Fat
13 % Daily Saturated Fat
75 g Cholesterol
25 % Daily Cholesterol
1330 mg Sodium
55 % Daily Sodium
33 g Total Carbohydrates
11 % Daily Total Carbohydrates
10 g Dietary Fiber
40 % Daily Dietary Fiber
8 g Sugars
26 g Protein
50 % Daily Protein
30 % Daily Vitamin C
15 % Daily Calcium
40 % Daily Iron