Tex-Mex Turkey Chili

 

      Yield: 4 Servings

 

      2    turkey thighs

      1 c  water,Boiling

     28 oz tomatoes with liquid

      2    large onions,chopped

      3    green peppers

           -seeded/chopped

      2    garlic cloves,minced

      2 t  chili powder,or more

  1 1/2 t  cumin

    1/2 t  oregano,Dried

      1    salt & fresh-ground pepper

    1/4 c  extra sharp cheese,Shredded

           - cheddar,jack, optional

 

Put turkey thighs on a chopping board; slice meat away from the

bones. Cut meat in 1-inch cubes, discard skin. Spray a non-stick pot

(or pressure cooker) with cooking spray for no-fat frying. Add cubed

meat. Brown over moderate heat in its own melted fat (no added oil

needed). Remove from flame and stir boiling water into juices in pot.

Pour liquid into a cup, set aside until fat rises to surface. With a

bulb-type baster, skim off and discard surface fat.  Return

fat-skimmed liquid to pot. (Bones may be added for flavor and removed before serving.) Add all remaining ingredients except cheese.  Cover, simmer over low heat until tender, about 1 hour in conventional pot, or 20 minutes in pressure cooker. Uncover, continue to simmer until most of the liquid evaporates and chili is thick. Spoon into serving

dish.