Arkhan the Cruel's Flame-Roasted Halfling Chili

Ingredients

Chili

• 4 slices bacon, chopped
• 2 lb ground turkey, 93/7
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can crushed tomatoes, 28 oz
• 1 can tomato sauce, 15 oz
• 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 Tbsp brown sugar
• 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar

Spice blend

• 3 Tbsp chili powder
• 1 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground allspice
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1/2 tsp cayenne
• 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Toppings

• Shredded sharp cheddar
• Diced white onion
• Oyster crackers

Instructions

1. Mix the spice blend.
2. Cook bacon in a Dutch oven over medium until crisp, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove, keep the fat.
3. Brown turkey over medium-high, about 8 minutes.
4. Add onion and bell pepper, 5 minutes.
5. Add garlic and spices, 1 minute.
6. Add tomatoes, sauce, broth and brown sugar. Simmer uncovered about 45 minutes.
7. Stir in vinegar and bacon. Serve with toppings.

Tips

No beans: extra turkey and bell pepper give it body.

Cocoa: adds depth, not chocolate flavor.

For kids: drop the cayenne to 1/4 tsp.

Freezer: up to 3 months.

Inspired by Hero's Feast