Ohio Turkey Chili

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons oil

1 pound ground turkey

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon garlic powder

Salt

Pepper

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1 tablespoon chili powder

1 tablespoon paprika

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon brown sugar

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 can tomato sauce (15-ounce)

1 can kidney beans, drained

1 tablespoon cider vinegar

2 teaspoons Worcestershire

1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder

1 box wagon wheel pasta or noodles

Directions:

  • Heat the oil in a Dutch oven or large heavy pot over medium high heat.

    • 2 tablespoons oil

  • Add:

    • 1 pound ground turkey

    • 2 cloves garlic, minced

    • 1 teaspoon onion powder

    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

    • Salt

    • Pepper

  • Add:

    • 2 tablespoons tomato paste

    • 1 tablespoon chili powder

    • 1 tablespoon paprika

    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

    • 1 teaspoon brown sugar

    • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • Add and simmer, uncovered, until thickened:

    • 1 can tomato sauce (15-ounce)

    • 1 can kidney beans, drained

    • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar

    • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire

    • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder

  • Season with salt and pepper.

  • Cook 1 box wagon wheel pasta or 12 ounces of spaghetti noodles.

  • Serve chili on top of pasta. Garnish with shredded Cheddar cheese and thinly sliced green onions.