Beer Turkey Chili

Ingredients

• 2 lbs ground turkey
• 1/2 salt
• 1/2 pepper
• 2 medium size tomatoes
• 16 ounces lager beer or ale
• 2 bouillon cubes (optional)
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 1/2 tablespoons cumin
• 1 tablespoon smoked sweet paprika or paprika
• 1 chili powder
• 1 tablespoon dried cilantro
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 16 ounces black beans
• 1 medium onion
• 1 bell pepper
• cheese, to top

Directions

1. 1

   While browning the meat season it with salt and pepper so the meat will absorb the flavor.

2. 2

   Toss in the tomatoes and let it cook for about 3 minutes until soft.

3. 3

   Pour in the beer, add the tomato paste, and all the dry ingredients. Let it cook for about 20 minutes.

4. 4

   Put in the beans and let cook for 10 minutes.

5. 5

   Add the onion and pepper and let cook for 10 more minutes.

6. 6

   Serve with cheese and fresh cilantro on top. Best with crackers or search for my homemade jalapeno corn muffin that goes best with these.