Hearty Ground Turkey Chili

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 medium onions, finely chopped
• 2 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon hot paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried red chili pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1/4 lb mushroom, coarsely chopped

• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup dry red wine
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves
• 2 teaspoons dried leaf basil
• 2 teaspoons dried savory
• 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons masa harina
• steamed rice, for serving (or robust boiled beans)

Directions

1. 1

   In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, paprika, chile flakes, cumin and coriander and saute 2 to 3 minutes.

2. 2

   Add turkey and mushrooms, increase heat to high and saute until turkey is no longer pink, 7 to 10 minutes, stirring to break meat into rough chunks.

3. 3

   Stir in remaining ingredients except masa and steamed rice.

4. 4

   Bring to a boil, reduce heat slightly and simmer briskly, stirring occasionally, until mixture is fairly thick but still slightly liquid, about 1 1/4 hours.

5. 5

   Sprinkle in masa, stir and simmer until thick, about 15 minutes more.

6. 6

   Discard bay leaves.

7. 7

   Serve over rice or robust boiled beans.