JP's Chili Queen Bowl of Red; or, Turkey and Chickpea Chili.
JP's Chili Queen Bowl of Red; or, Turkey and Chickpea Chili. Ingredients 1 lb bacon 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 medium onions, chopped 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 1/2 pounds lean ground turkey 1/4 cup chili powder 1 TBS ancho chili powder 1 Tbs minced garlic 1 chopped jalapeño 2 bay leaves 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 28-ounce can whole tomatoes 3 cups beef stock or canned beef broth 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce 3 15-ounce cans small white beans, rinsed, drained OR 1 lb dry beans, soaked overnight and cooked Instructions Chop bacon into 1-inch pieces Put bacon into heavy dutch oven or pot over low heat. Add 3 Tbs water to pot. Simmer for about 20 minutes until bacon is pink and the fat has rendered out. Add onions; sauté until light brown and tender, about 10 minutes. Add oregano and cumin; stir 1 minute. Increase heat to medium-high. Add turkey; stir until no longer pink, breaking up w