Name: Black Bean Turkey Chili
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 8 people
Ingredients: 2 to 3 tablespoons bacon fat, lard or vegetable oil; 2 to 3 pounds ground turkey; 1 large white or yellow onion, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 4 to 6 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 28 to 32 ounce can of crushed tomatoes; 1 quart turkey or chicken stock; 4 to 6 dried guajillo or New Mexican chiles, (stemmed and seeded); OR 3 tablespoons paprika; Salt; 1 to 2 cups cooked corn kernels ((1 cup dry if using)); 2 to 3 cups cooked black beans, (or 2 15-ounce cans); 1 cup shredded cheese; 1/2 cup chopped cilantro ((optional))