Italian Stallion Chili
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Italian Stallion Chili

Posted by SleepsInLakes on Sun, 03/22/2009 - 19:00
Summary
Yield
Prep Time2 1⁄2 hours
Description

A different spin on chili. Chili with Italian Spices. This chili won 2nd place at the PUP Spring Opener 2009.

Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 14 oz canned diced tomatoes
  • 1 large onion (red or white) diced
  • 1⁄2 T crushed garlic
  • 4 oz sun-dried tomatoes chopped
  • 4 oz artichoke hearts chopped
  • 8 oz white kidney beans (drained)
  • 3 oz pine nuts
  • 1⁄2 T pesto
  • 1⁄2 c olive oil
Instructions

1-1/2 tablespoon of Chili Powder
1 teaspoon of Red Pepper (Cayenne)
1 teaspoon of Ground Cummin

1. Cut the ground turkey into small pieces.
2. In a frying pan, heat 1/4 cup of the olive oil and brown the turkey to medium.
3. Drain the turkey and set aside.
4. In a large pot, combine all other ingredients including the other 1/4 cup of olive oil.
5. Bring the contents of the pot to a boil.
6. Add the turkey, simmer on medium heat covered for 1-1/2 hr.
7. Uncover and simmer for 20-30 additional minutes until desired thickness is reached.
8. Serve in small bowls or over corn chips/corn bread.

Notes

Substitute chicken for turkey if desired.
If liquid evaporates too quickly, add 1/4 cup of water to lengthen cooking time.
Spices are approximate. Season to taste.