Three-Bean Turkey Chili

1. 1

   roast anaheim chiles in the oven or over stove burner until skin is blistered and charred. Remove chiles from fire and place in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for 10 minutes. Remove skin from chiles and chop up

2. 2

   chop remaining chiles. Add all chiles to one large can of tomato sauce and simmer in a large saucepan for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

3. 3

   add bacon to the bottom of a 10 quart pot and render bacon fat. Add in onion and garlic. Allow the onion and garlic to sweat in the bacon fat.

4. 4

   Add ground turkey and spices. Cook turkey in the pot 5-7 minutes or until browned.

5. 5

   After turkey is browned, add in second can of tomato sauce, can of diced tomatoes, and can of tomato paste. Stir to incorporate all ingredients. Reduce heat to a simmer.

6. 6

   remove tomato sauce and chile mixture to a food process or blender and puree until smooth

7. 7

   add tomato/chile mixture to the meat and tomato base. Continue to simmer.

8. 8

   add in chocolate. Stir to incorporate.

9. 9

   simmer for as long as you like to reduce depending on the consistency of the chili you'd like, at least 1 hour.

10. 10

    drain and add in beans approximately 1 hour prior to serving. Serve and enjoy

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.