Tequila and Lime Turkey Chili Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 slice high-quality white bread , torn into quarters
2 tbsp whole milk
1 lb ground turkey
salt
pepper
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 onions, minced
2 tbsp chili powder
2 tbsp tomato paste
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp minced fresh oregano (or 1/2 tsp. dried )
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
1 (14 1/2 oz) can diced tomatoes
1 (15 oz) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup tequila
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp minced canned chipotle chile in adobo
1 tsp grated lime zest
1 tbsp fresh lime juice

Directions:

Mash bread and milk into paste in a large bowl using fork.
Mix in ground turkey, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper using hands.
Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over med-high heat until shimmering.
Add onions, chili powder, tomato paste, garlic, cumin, oregano, and red pepper flakes and cook until vegetables are softened and lightly browned, 8-10 minutes.
Stir in turkey mixture and cook, breaking up any large pieces with wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 3 minutes.
Stir in tomato sauce, scraping up any browned bits; transfer to slow cooker.
Stir diced tomatoes with juice, beans, 3 tablespoons tequila, soy sauce, honey, and chipotles into slow cooker.
Cover and cook until turkey is tender, 4-6 hours on LOW.
Let chili settle for 5 minutes, then remove fat from surface using large spoon.
Break up any remaining large pieces of turkey with spoon.
Stir in remaining tablespoon tequila, lime zest, and lime juice.
Season with salt, pepper, more tequila and lime juice to taste, if needed; serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	328.01 Kcal (1373 kJ)
Calories from fat	131.82 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.65g	23%
Cholesterol	82.44mg	27%
Sodium	868.1mg	36%
Potassium	623.2mg	13%
Total Carbs	20.78g	7%
Sugars	9.39g	38%
Dietary Fiber	3.6g	14%
Protein	28.81g	58%
Vitamin C	12.3mg	21%
Iron	3.4mg	19%
Calcium	82.1mg	8%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	128.03 Kcal (536 kJ)
Calories from fat	51.45 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.72g	23%
Cholesterol	32.18mg	27%
Sodium	338.84mg	36%
Potassium	243.25mg	13%
Total Carbs	8.11g	7%
Sugars	3.67g	38%
Dietary Fiber	1.41g	14%
Protein	11.24g	58%
Vitamin C	4.8mg	21%
Iron	1.3mg	19%
Calcium	32.1mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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