Red Wine Turkey Chili

The last trip to Houston I stayed with my sister for a couple days. She's quite the burgeoning cook herself and shared her favorite chili recipe with me. It's a great alternative for those who can't take the heat (and even those who can loved it too!) I tweaked it a bit to feed more people, but it's quite delicious. Thanks Lauren!

Red Wine Turkey Chili

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 pounds ground turkey

1 onion, finely chopped

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 can black beans

1 can red beans

2 cans crushed tomatoes, slightly drained

1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder

2 teaspoons cumin

3 tablespoons brown sugar

Salt and pepper to taste

3/4 cup red wine

1/4 cup water

Cheddar cheese (optional)

Fritos (optional)

Heat a large stock pot on medium and warm oil. Brown turkey meat (about 8 minutes). Add onion and garlic and cook an additional 3 minutes. Add beans, tomatoes and spices and stir. Stir in wine and water, cover, reduce heat and simmer about 30 minutes. Serve with cheddar cheese and Fritos if desired.

This has quite a different taste from my Turkey Bean Chili, so it was nice for a change!