Did I tell you we made TWO turkeys yesterday?

 

Dalai Dan really wanted to try to smoke a turkey. I have mentioned his infatuation with smoking here. He is really taking it to a new level, bringing it into the family tradition and all.

 

Well, to say I was a bit worried that his first attempt at a smoked turkey would be THE DAY OF THANKSGIVING. is just being nice.

 

 

So, I made my own.

 

His turkey won in the family taste off, which truthfully annoyed me to no end. Now he is threatening to start his own food blog, Dalai D’s Down Home Diet.

 

If it can be smoked or prepared out of a box, you can bet it will be on the blog.

 

 

This left me with 3 pounds of leftover meat. Wowzers!

 

After my 3rd trip to the store in 24 hours and another dirty kitchen (I have unloaded no less than 4 full dish washers), this tasty chili is waiting for dinner.

 

You guys, it is SO amazing. Don’t forget the cilantro. That would be a sin.

 

 

White “Leftover Turkey” Chili Recipe

• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 small to medium yellow onion, diced
• 1/2 celery stalk, diced
• 2 good sized garlic cloves
• 1 pound leftover turkey (white and dark), cubed
• 1 1/2 Tablespoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste – may need more/less depending on turkey)
• 1 15 oz can black beans
• 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes and green chilis
• 1 8oz can tomato sauce

Toppings:

• Jack cheese
• Sour cream
• Cilantro
• Crushed tortilla chips

 

Directions:

 

 

Sauté the onion, bell pepper, celery and pressed garlic cloves in olive oil over medium heat until translucent (5-7 minutes).

 

 

Add the cubed leftover turkey and all the spices.

 

 

After the spices are fully incorporated, add the beans, tomatoes, and tomato sauce.

 

 

Cook until fully hot and serve with chopped cilantro, jack cheese or sour cream and crushed tortilla chips!

 

This chili is so darn good, you wont even remember that it used to be your Thanksgiving Turkey! If you don’t have leftover turkey, I’m sorry.