Ale Fortified Chili

Ale Fortified Chili

1 pound of ground or shredded cooked Turkey-white, dark, or combination of both.
1 Tbsp of tomato paste
1 15 oz can of crushed tomatoes (un-drained)
1 can of drained kidney or navy beans
3 Tbsp of canola oil
12 oz of dark beer
1 large red onion , chopped
4 cloves of garlic, chopped
1Tbsp of salt
1 tsp of black pepper
2 tsp of chili powder
1 tsp of dried oregano
1/2 tsp tsp of red pepper
1 jalapeno pepper deseeded and finely chopped.

Optional Toppings
Sliced green onions
Sour cream
Grated cheese of your choice
Sliced avocado
Chopped parsley
Tortilla chips
Saltine crackers
Oyster crackers

Method: 

1. Heat oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.

2. Sautee onion, garlic, jalapeno pepper for 2-4 minutes.

3. Add turkey. If using raw turkey cook until browned.

4. Stir in the tomato paste and dry seasonings.

5. Slowly add the dark beer, mixing well.

6. Cover and simmer to reduce by half â€" this usually takes about 10 minutes.

7. Add the crushed tomatoes and its juice.

8. Add the kidney /navy beans.

9. Bring ingredients to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook 30 minutes.

10. Serve and enjoy as is or with your choice of optional toppings.