Northwestern Sweet Turkey Chili

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A host of special ingredients give this complex chili an incredible taste. Inspired by bakerandahalf’s “Northwestern Sweet Chili”
Ready in: 15 hours 45 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 10

• 3 tablespoons cooking oil
• 1 large green bell pepper
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 2 pounds ground turkey
• 2 (15 ounce) cans chili beans
• 2 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 1 1/2 tablespoons ground nutmeg
• 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cloves
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoons mild chili powder
• 1 tablespoon pepper
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1 to 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 8 drops Worcestershire sauce

Preparation method

Prep: 45 mins | Cook: 7 hours | Extra time: 8 hours, chilling

1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat, and cook peppers, onions, and garlic in hot oil until softened. Add ground turkey and cook for 20 to 25 minutes, until meat is browned and crumbly; do not drain.
2. Stir in chili beans, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in water. Add remaining ingredients and stir until well mixed.
3. Keep on low to medium-low heat and cook for 4 to 5 hours, stirring occasionally. Turn off and refrigerate overnight.
4. In the morning (or when desired), heat chili over medium heat until it comes to a boil. Reduce heat and let cook another 3 to 4 hours, or until ready to consume.