Peanutty Oaxacan Flavored Turkey Chili

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Active time

30 minutes

Total time

50 minutes

Yield

6 servings

Ingredients

5 teaspoons peanut oil, divided

1 pound ground turkey breast

1 medium onion, chopped

1 medium green bell pepper, chopped

4 garlic cloves, minced

2 tablespoons ground ancho chili pepper*

2 tablespoons chili powder

1 teaspoon ground cumin

¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 (14.5 ounce) can no salt added diced tomatoes

1 (15 ounce) can no salt added black beans, drained and rinsed

1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels

1 cup low-sodium chicken broth

6 tablespoons creamy peanut butter

1 ounce semi-sweet chocolate, chopped

1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high. Add the turkey and cook, breaking into smaller pieces, until no longer pink, about 4 minutes; transfer to a bowl.
Return the pot to the stove and heat the remaining 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion, bell pepper and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the ancho chili, chili powder, cumin and cinnamon; cook, stirring, 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes, beans, corn, broth and peanut butter. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes.
Remove from the heat and stir in the chocolate until melted. Season with the salt.

*found in the spice aisle in most supermarkets

Note: Chocolate is traditionally used in certain savory dishes in Mexico to add depth—not candy-like sweetness—as it does in this robustly ﬂavorful chili.

Recipe, photo, and content courtesy of The Peanut Institute.