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Turkey Green Chili

By Bruce Aidells

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    8 Servings

Ingredients

1

1/2 pounds poblano chiles

2

tablespoons olive oil

1

/2 pound pork, chicken, or turkey chorizo sausages, casings removed

3

cups chopped onions

6

large garlic cloves, chopped

2

tablespoons chili powder

1

teaspoon ground cumin

5

pounds turkey thighs with bones, skinned, boned, meat cut into 1-inch cubes

2

cups low-salt chicken broth

12

ounces fresh tomatillos,* husked, rinsed, chopped

1

cup drained canned diced tomatoes

1

/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro stems

2

tablespoons (or more) fresh lime juice

1

tablespoon chopped jalapeño chile with seeds (about 1 small)

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Char poblanos directly over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Enclose in plastic bag; let stand 10 minutes. Peel, seed, and chop poblanos.

    Step 2

    Heat oil in large pot over medium heat. Add chorizo; sauté until cooked through, breaking up with back of fork, about 5 minutes. Add onions and garlic. Cover and cook 10 minutes. Mix in chili powder and cumin. Sprinkle turkey with salt and pepper. Add to pot and stir. Add broth and next 5 ingredients. Mix in roasted poblanos. Bring chili to boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer uncovered until turkey is tender, about 45 minutes. Season chili with more lime juice, if desired, and salt and pepper. DO AHEAD Can be made 2 days ahead. Chill uncovered until cold, then cover and keep chilled. Rewarm before serving.

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