Springfield Chilli

Submitted by larchie

"Cribbed from a recipe book and adapted to our tastes, we love this chili."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 8mins
• Ingredients: 17
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 slice bacon, finely chopped
• 2 medium onions, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon garlic
• 1 1⁄2 lbs ground turkey
• 12 ounces beer (you will be able to semi-taste it, so pick one you like)
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons cumin powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon white pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (8 ounce) can no-salt-added tomato sauce
• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 1⁄2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

directions

1. Cook bacon in large Dutch oven over medium heat until browned.
2. Stir in onion, cover and cook until onion tender.
3. Uncover, stir in garlic, cook for another minute.
4. Increase heat to med-high, and add ground beef and brown.
5. Add beer; cook until liquid reduced to 1/3 cup.
6. Stir in chili powder and all the ingredients through the tomato sauce; cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes or until mixture thickens.
7. Stir in beans and cook another 10 minutes or until heated through.
8. Serve with cheese on top and oyster crackers if you would like.