Turkey and Hominy Chili With Smoky Chipotle

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 ½ pounds ground turkey
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 6 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 large Spanish onions, chopped
• 1 red pepper, chopped
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 1 to 2 jalapeño peppers, to taste, seeded and chopped
• 1 28-ounce can tomato purée
• 2 15-ounce cans white hominy, drained
• 2 15-ounce cans pinto beans, drained
• 1 12-ounce bottle beer
• 2 to 3 chipotles in adobo sauce, to taste, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 bay leaves
• Sour cream, for serving
• 5 scallions, white and light green parts, sliced, for serving
• 1 bunch chopped cilantro, for serving
• Lime wedges, for serving

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (8 servings)

    561 calories; 20 grams fat; 4 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 9 grams monounsaturated fat; 4 grams polyunsaturated fat; 55 grams carbohydrates; 12 grams dietary fiber; 10 grams sugars; 40 grams protein; 97 milligrams cholesterol; 1490 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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8 to 10 servings

Preparation

1. In a large pot over medium-high heat, warm 1 tablespoon oil. Brown half the ground turkey with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, stirring occasionally until golden, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in half the garlic and half the chili powder and sauté for another 30 seconds. Using a slotted spoon, transfer turkey to a bowl. Brown remaining turkey in same manner, transferring it to bowl with rest of turkey.
2. Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to pot and sauté onions, bell peppers and jalapeño peppers with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring, until onion is translucent, about 10 minutes.
3. Return ground turkey and any liquid in bowl to pot and add tomato purée, hominy, beans, beer, chipotles, oregano and bay leaves with 3 cups water. Simmer chili, partly covered, until it is thick enough for your taste, about 1 hour. Serve hot, garnished with sour cream, scallions, cilantro and lime wedges.

1 hour 30 minutes