Turkey and Bacon Chili


Recipe summary
A flavorful turkey chili cooked with smoked chili paste, bacon, vegetables, and beer, simmered to develop rich flavors.
Ingredients
- onion
- red pepper
- green pepper
- bacon medallions
- oil
- smoked chili paste
- tomato puree
- garlic cloves
- fajita seasoning
- turkey mince
- chopped tomatoes
- beer (lager)
Method
- 1
Chop up an onion, a red pepper, and a green pepper.
- 2
Chop up bacon medallions (meaty part of bacon with fat removed).
- 3
Heat some oil in a large pan.
- 4
Fry the vegetables and bacon for five to ten minutes until the vegetables soften and onions turn brown.
- 5
Add smoked chili paste, tomato puree, and garlic cloves to the pan.
- 6
Cook for 30 seconds to a minute after adding the spices.
- 7
Add turkey mince, remove any packaging, and cook until it is no longer pink.
- 8
Add chopped tomatoes and beer to the pan.
- 9
Mix all ingredients thoroughly.
- 10
Simmer the mixture on low to medium heat for about 30 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken and flavors to meld.
- 11
Plate the chili and serve with desired garnishes.






