Chilly weather calls for…..you guessed it…..Chili! (Corny dialogue, I know). This recipe is a true “throw it all together and see what happens” recipe. It is quick, easy, and good. You will notice that no onions are used. Chili without onions is like a steak without a baked potato. Well, the alternative may surprise you. Leeks. Leeks are a very underrated, and in my opinion, under-utilized member of the garlic family. With looks like a scallion on steroids, they are often forgotten about, not considered, or misunderstood. The flavor is not overpowering and when utilized correctly, wonderfully accents any protein-centered dish. So if you are chilled to the bone this Saturday evening after a long day, warm up with a hearty, stick to your ribs, “Thank you sir…may I have another” bowl of this slightly different take on a classic.
- 1 1/4 pounds ground turkey
- 2 14.5-ounce cans white beans, drained
- 1/4 cup leeks, chopped
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup (condensed)
- 1 14.5-ounce can petite diced tomatoes, drained
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Heat 6-quart non-stick stock pot over medium heat.
- Add olive oil and brown ground turkey until cooked thoroughly.
- Add leeks and garlic and saute until soft.
- Add beans and combine.
- Add tomatoes and combine.
- Add can of cream of mushroom soup and incorporate thoroughly.
- Add chili powder. Bring to a slower simmer. Taste test and add salt or more chili powder if desired.
- Simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent scalding or sticking.
Recipe URL:Â http://recipeseo.com/recipe/ixm38
About the Author
Raised in eastern North Carolina, The Chef has always most loved southern cuisine. While working for a top resort just after finishing Culinary School at Johnson and Wales University, when they still had a campus located in Charleston, South Carolina, he began learning about Gullah cuisine and enjoys it as well. He's a family man and country boy at heart, loves hunting and is a big fan of the John Boy and Billy Big Show and the Carolina Panthers.
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