Smokin Turkey Chili Recipes

SMOKIN' SCOVILLES TURKEY CHILI

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, green peppers and habanero pepper; cook and stir until the onion is transparent. Push these to one side of the pot, and crumble in the ground turkey. Cover, and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the meat is no longer pink. Stir everything together so the garlic doesn't burn.
• Season with chili powder, red pepper flakes, paprika, cumin, oregano, pepper, hot cocoa mix and seasoned salt. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, diced tomatoes with green chilies, tomato sauce and kidney beans. Crack open a beer, and pour in about 1/3. Drink or discard the rest. Partially cover the pan, and simmer over medium heat for about 50 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Mix in the corn and hot pepper sauce, and simmer for about 10 more minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.

SMOKIN' TURKEY CHILI

Steps:

• Cook bacon in large saucepan on medium-high heat 4 min., stirring frequently. Remove bacon from pan with slotted spoon, reserving 1 Tbsp. drippings in pan. Add onions, peppers and chili powder to reserved drippings; stir. Cook 10 min., stirring frequently.
• Add bacon, beans, tomatoes, turkey and barbecue sauce; stir. Bring to boil; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 20 min., stirring occasionally.
• Microwave Mexican VELVEETA in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1 min. or until melted, stirring every 30 sec. Spoon over filled bowls of chili.

SMOKIN' IRISH-MEX TURKEY CHILI

Steps:

• Garnish: shredded cheese and chopped onion Heat 1 Tbsp.
• oil in 4-quart pan over medium-high heat. Add chopped Turkey and saute about 4 minutes until light brown.
• Drain and set aside. Heat remaining 1 tbsp.
• oil in 4-quart pan and saute potatoes for 4 minutes.
• Stir frequently to prevent sticking.
• Add red bell pepper, onions, and garlic. Saute 2 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
• S tir in turkey, beans, fresh tomatoes, canned tomatoes in puree, fresh or canned green chili, jalapeno pepper, chili powder, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper, bay leaf, and honey or brown sugar.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
• Top with shredded cheese and chopped onion, if desired.
• (Note: To remove the skin from the fresh green chili, place under broiler until the skin bubbles. Turn over and broil the other side. Cool in a damp towel. Then carefully peel off the skin.)

TURKEY IN A SMOKER

Steps:

• Preheat smoker to 225 to 250 degrees F (110 to 120 degrees C).
• Rinse turkey under cold water, and pat dry. Rub the crushed garlic over the outside of the bird, and sprinkle with seasoned salt. Place in a disposable roasting pan. Fill turkey cavity with butter, cola, apple, onion, garlic powder, salt, and ground black pepper. Cover loosely with foil.
• Smoke at 225 to 250 degrees F (110 to 120 degrees C) for 10 hours, or until internal temperature reaches 180 degrees F (80 degrees C) when measured in the thickest part of the thigh. Baste the bird every 1 to 2 hours with the juices from the bottom of the roasting pan.