Turkey Chili

It doesn't look like much compared to KZ's masterpieces on here, but I made this for potluck #2 of 3 in a span of four days. Normally (and for the other 2) i opt for something from Trader Joes out of the box, but i decided to go for this turkey chili, mainly because i was intrigued by the recipe calling for some Mexican lager-style beer. I didn't have more than a little taste, but it was well received by the folks eating. Recipe is courtesy of the food network.


Here's how i made it:

• hearty bit of olive oil (recipe calls for 3 tbsp)
• 1 diced yellow onion
  
• 3 large cloves of garlic, minced
  
• 1 tbsp or so of salt
  
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 1-2 tsp red chili peppers
  
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 hearty tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 (12-ounce) bottle of Dos Equis beer
  
• 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes, no salt added, with juice
  
• 1 (15 1/2-ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• Lots of rice
  

Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic, spices/seasonings, and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste, cook 1 minute more. Add the turkey, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, and cook until the meat loses its raw color, about 3 minutes. Add the beer and simmer until reduced by about half, about 8 minutes. Add the tomatoes and the beans; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until thick, about 10 minutes.