Indian Summer Chili - Great Party Food Recipe

Name: Indian Summer Chili - Great Party Food
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Good Quality, or Sesame Oil; 1 1/3 pounds ground turkey breast; 5 cups beluga lentils; 2 tablespoons balm Picante Passion or Bayou Blackening; 3 tablespoons rosemary Hot Pepper and Garlic Vinegar; 1 onion quartered; 2 bell peppers large, chopped, any color combination, red, green, purple, yellow or orange; 1 bottle beer the alcohol cooks out - we love Blue Moon for this; 2 cups corn kernels optional; 2 cups shredded zucchini optional; 1 shredded carrot optional; 1 bag chili Cajun White Bean, prepared, or 4 cups great northern beans cooked, 1 tbsp Bayou Blackening Balm and 4 cups stewed tomatoes; 14 ounces chunky tomato sauce

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Good Quality, or Sesame Oil
1 1/3 pounds ground turkey breast
5 cups beluga lentils
2 tablespoons balm Picante Passion or Bayou Blackening
3 tablespoons rosemary Hot Pepper and Garlic Vinegar
1 onion quartered
2 bell peppers large, chopped, any color combination, red, green, purple, yellow or orange
1 bottle beer the alcohol cooks out - we love Blue Moon for this
2 cups corn kernels optional
2 cups shredded zucchini optional
1 shredded carrot optional
1 bag chili Cajun White Bean, prepared, or 4 cups great northern beans cooked, 1 tbsp Bayou Blackening Balm and 4 cups stewed tomatoes
14 ounces chunky tomato sauce

1
Heat a large pot over medium to medium high heat.
2
Add oil and the turkey.
3
Season the meat with Picante Passion or Bayou Blackening Balm.
4
Break up the meat with the back of a wooden spoon into small crumbles.
5
Brown meat 5 minutes, then add onions and bell peppers and cook 10 minutes more.
6
Add beer and deglaze the pan, scraping up the drippings and cooking off the alcohol.
7
Add corn kernels, carrot and shredded zucchini.
8
Stir in Cajun White Bean Chili and tomato sauce and bring to a bubble.
9
Let chili simmer 10 minutes.
10
Adjust seasonings and heat level to your taste.
11
Remove from heat and serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Good Quality, or Sesame Oil, 1 1/3 pounds ground turkey breast, 5 cups beluga lentils, 2 tablespoons balm Picante Passion or Bayou Blackening, and more.

Yes, Indian Summer Chili - Great Party Food falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Indian Summer Chili - Great Party Food

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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