Turkey Chili

Instructions

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Cook Within: Longer simmering will develop more flavor from your chili. If time allows, cook an additional 20 minutes for maximum flavor U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson was a big chili lover. His favorite recipe became known as Pedernales River chili after the location of his Texas ranch. Lady Bird Johnson, the first lady, had the recipe printed on cards to be mailed out because of the many thousands of requests the White House received for it.
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Prepare the Ingredients: Halve and peel onion. Cut halves into ¼” dice. Drain and rinse kidney beans.
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Add crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, ¼ cup water,: and kidney beans to pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, 10-12 minutes. Season with ½ tsp. salt and a pinch of pepper. If time allows, simmering an additional 20 minutes will further develop flavor and improve taste.
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Heat 1 tsp. olive oil in a medium pot over medium: heat. Add ground turkey to hot pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until no pink remains, 8-10 minutes.
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Plate the Dish: Place a serving of chili in a bowl. Garnish with sour cream, shredded cheddar, and remaining onion.
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Sauté the Onion: To pot containing browned turkey, add onion (reserve a bit for garnish) and seasoning blend (to taste). Cook, stirring constantly, until onions are translucent, 1-2 minutes. recipe–it has bigger grains and is easier to pinch than table salt, allowing more control over flavor. If using regular table salt, reduce measured amounts used twice. Most is added to chili and remaining garnishes seasoning is on the mild side, but does contain red pepper. Use half the seasoning while making chili, taste, and add more seasoning if desired. Be sure to cook at least 10 minutes after adding seasoning to allow spices to “bloom” and add their full flavor. • The raw yellow onion garnish adds texture and peppery bite to chili, but use to taste to keep elements balanced. the recipe before you start–we promise it will be time

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