BBQ Turkey Chili

Name: BBQ Turkey Chili
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 515 min
Yield: 14
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. oil; 2 onions, finely chopped; 1 yellow pepper, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; ¼ cup chili powder; 2 Tbsp. ground cumin; 1 Tbsp. smoked paprika; 2 tsp. dried oregano leaves; 1 lb. Italian turkey sausage and ground turkey; ½ cup beer; 1 can diced tomatoes; 1 can pinto beans, rinsed; ¾ cup barbecue sauce; 1 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese; PREMIUM Saltine Crackers

This bean chili combines ground turkey with hot Italian turkey sausage and barbecue sauce for a twist that's sure to have your guests asking for the recipe.

Prep time:

0 min

Total time:

0 h 0 min

Servings:

Makes 14 servings, 1 cup chili and 5 crackers each.

Ingredient list

2 Tbsp. oil
2 onions, finely chopped
1 EACH red and yellow pepper, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup chili powder
2 Tbsp. ground cumin
1 Tbsp. smoked paprika
2 tsp. dried oregano leaves
1 lb. EACH hot Italian turkey sausage and ground turkey
½ cup beer
1 can (28 oz.) diced tomatoes
1 can (15 to 16 oz.) EACH kidney beans and pinto beans, rinsed
¾ cup barbecue sauce
1 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
PREMIUM Saltine Crackers

Directions

Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add vegetables, garlic and dry seasonings; stir. Cook 10 min., stirring frequently.

Remove casings from turkey sausage. Add crumbled turkey sausage and crumbled ground turkey to cooked vegetable mixture in skillet; cook 10 min. or until done, stirring occasionally.

Add beer; stir to scrape browned bits off bottom of skillet. Spoon into slow cooker sprayed with cooking spray.

Add tomatoes, beans and barbecue sauce; cover with lid. Cook on LOW 8 hours (or on HIGH 5 hours).

Ladle chili into serving bowls; top with cheese. Serve with crackers.

Recipe Tips

Special Extra
Top with sour cream and sliced green onions just before serving.
Make Ahead
For convenience, this delicious chili can be prepared ahead of time. Cool, then refrigerate up to 24 hours before reheating just before serving. As a bonus, since this recipe makes enough to feed a crowd, it's the perfect recipe to serve at your next big-game party. Any leftovers can be reheated then served spooned over hot dogs or hot baked potatoes.
Non-Alcoholic Substitute
Prepare using chicken broth for the beer.