Beer-Turkey Chili

Beer-Turkey Chili

Ingredients

1 lb. turkey breast tenderloin or skinless, boneless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-size strips or cubes
1 cup chopped green sweet pepper
1 cup chopped onion
1 tsp. bottled minced garlic
2 Tbsp. cooking oil
2 28-oz. cans diced tomatoes, undrained
2 15-oz. cans black beans or Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 12-oz. can beer
2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
1 Tbsp. chili powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. dried oregano, crushed
1 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
1/4 tsp. bottled hot pepper sauce
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese (4 ounces)

Directions

In a Dutch oven cook turkey or chicken, sweet pepper, onion, and garlic in hot oil until turkey is browned.

Add undrained tomatoes, beans, beer, vinegar, chili powder, salt, oregano, cumin, pepper, and hot pepper sauce. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 20 minutes or until turkey is tender, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle some of the cheese over each serving. Makes 8 (1 1/2-cup) servings.