march 14

78. Tex-Mex Chili

This was good and not that hard to make. It was really a good chili that I would make again. We really like Chili. Even the kids ate it. Eli only had one time when I thought he may throw up. Once is saying something for Eli.

*4 slices bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2 inch pieces
*3 lb ground turkey
*2 onions, coarsely chopped
*4 cloves garlic minced
*2 jalapena chilis, minced with or without seeds removed (I did not put this in because I did not want the kids to have that much spice.)
*3 TBSP chili powder
*3 TSP unsweetened cocoa powder
*4 tsp cumin
*2 cans (28 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes in puree
*2 TBSP molasses
*1 cup water
*Coarse salt
*3 cans pinto beans drained and rinsed

Heat Dutch oven (there it is again)over medium heat
Add bacon, cook until crisp (about 8 minutes) stirring occasionally
Raise heat to high; add turkey
Cook, breaking apart, until turkey is no longer,8-10 minutes
Add onion, garlic and jalapenos cook until soft
Stir in chili powder, cocoa and cumin, cook stirring until fragrant, about 1 minute
Break up tomatoes and add them to the pot along with puree
Add molasses, the water, and 4 tsp salt; bring to boil
Reduce heat to a simmer; cook partially covered for 30 minutes
Add beans and cook until liquid has thickened; about 30 minutes

Everyone liked it. We had it with some sour cream on top and it was really good.