Melissa's Chili
Melissa's Chili
Author
Melissa Edgar
Ingredients
- paprika
- salt
- garlic powder
- black pepper
- onion powder
- cayenne pepper
- dried oregano
- dried thyme
- vegetable oil
- ground turkey
- spicy Italian sausage
- chopped onions
- green bell peppers
- roasted poblano or Anaheim chiles
- minced garlic
- chili powder
- ground cumin
- salt
- beer
- chopped tomatoes with their juice
- pinto beans
- chopped cilantro
- grated cheddar cheese
Essence Seasoning Mix
- 2 ½ tablespoons paprika
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight container.
1 Brown the meat
In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey, Italian sausage, and Essence seasoning, cooking until the meat is no longer pink, 6–8 minutes.
2 Sauté vegetables
Add the chopped onions, green bell peppers, and roasted poblano or Anaheim chiles. Cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes.
3 Add aromatics & spices
Stir in minced garlic, chili powder, ground cumin, and salt. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4 Deglaze & simmer
Pour in the beer and add the chopped tomatoes with their juice. Stir well, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 45 minutes to 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
5 Finish with beans & herbs
Add the pinto beans and chopped cilantro. Adjust seasoning to taste and keep warm until ready to serve.
6 Serve & garnish
Ladle chili into large bowls and top each serving with ¼ cup of grated cheddar cheese.
Rating
Author
Melissa Edgar
Categories
Chili, Dinner, Comfort Food
Tags
Ingredients
Essence Seasoning Mix
- 2 ½ tablespoons paprika
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight container.
Steps
1
Brown the meat
1
In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey, Italian sausage, and Essence seasoning, cooking until the meat is no longer pink, 6–8 minutes.
2
Sauté vegetables
2
Add the chopped onions, green bell peppers, and roasted poblano or Anaheim chiles. Cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes.
3
Add aromatics & spices
3
Stir in minced garlic, chili powder, ground cumin, and salt. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4
Deglaze & simmer
4
Pour in the beer and add the chopped tomatoes with their juice. Stir well, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 45 minutes to 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
5
Finish with beans & herbs
5
Add the pinto beans and chopped cilantro. Adjust seasoning to taste and keep warm until ready to serve.
6
Serve & garnish
6
Ladle chili into large bowls and top each serving with ¼ cup of grated cheddar cheese.