A simple chili made with ground turkey, tomatoes, seasonings and a surprise ingredient -- unsweetened chocolate.
Directions for: Ohio Turkey Chili
Ingredients
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 yellow onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb(s) ground turkey (80% lean)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 Tbsp tomato paste
1 Tbsp chili powder
1 Tbsp paprika
1 tsp ground allspice
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground cumin
tsp ground cloves
1 15-oz can diced tomatoes
1 Tbsp cider vinegar
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 oz unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped
12 oz spaghetti
8 oz shredded Cheddar
Thinly sliced green onions, for topping, optional
Directions
1. Heat the oil in a Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 6 minutes. Add the ground turkey, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and cook, breaking up any clumps with a wooden spoon, until brown, about 5 minutes. Add the tomato paste, chili powder, paprika, allspice, cinnamon, coriander, cumin and cloves; cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and 1 1/2 cups water, and bring to a simmer. Simmer, uncovered, until slightly reduced, about 10 minutes. Add the vinegar, Worcestershire and chocolate, and continue to simmer until the flavors have melded and the chili has thickened a little more, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
2. While the chili simmers, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to the package directions.
3. Serve the spaghetti topped with chili, Cheddar, and green onions if using.
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