Lagered Chili

• Lagered Turkey Chili
• Yield: 6 to 8 servings
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 tablespoons ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon dried red chili flakes
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3 cups chopped onion (about 2 medium onions)
• 2 cups chopped seeded green bell peppers (about 2 green bell peppers)
• 6 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
• 2 pounds ground turkey meat, white or dark
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder or 1 ounce dark chocolate, chopped
• 1 (12-ounce) bottle Guinness or lager beer
• 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (15 1/2-ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained

1. 1. Mix the chili powder, cumin and chili flakes in a small bowl.
2. 2. Heat a heavy large nonstick pot over medium-high heat. Add the chili powder mixture to the pot and stir for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant.
3. 3. Add the oil to the pot, then add the onions, bell peppers and garlic and saute until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes.
4. 4. Add the turkey and saute until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Add the oregano, then the tomato paste, salt and cocoa powder; stir 1 minute.
5. 5. Add the beer and simmer 5 minutes. Add the crushed tomatoes and the beans. Bring to a boil.
6. 6. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer slightly covered until the flavors develop, about 30 minutes.
7. 7. Serve with sour cream, grated cheddar cheese and sliced green onions.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/lagered-chili-52484411 (may not work)