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
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.
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.