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Cajun Chili

A chili made using a Cajun mirepoix known as the Holy Trinity and adding Creole BBQ sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 495kcal

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces Chicken chorizo sausage rough dice
  • 2 pounds ground turkey
  • 2 tablespoon Emeril's Creole seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Smoked Paprika
  • 2 teaspoon Cumin
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 Green Bell Peppers
  • 6 Roma tomatoes
  • 3 garlic cloves sliced
  • 1 tablespoon Hot Mexican chili powder
  • 2 tablespoon canola oil
  • 2 large yellow onion diced
  • 3 stalks of celery diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 cup dark corn syrup
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 cup of chicken stock
  • 2 cups Creole BBQ Sauce

Instructions

  • Start by placing 4 green bell peppers, 6 roma tomatoes and the slice garlic cloves on a baking tray. Drizzle with enough olive oil to full cover.
  • Place them in a 350 degree oven for an hour. When complete, let cool and peel of the skin. Set aside.
  • Heat your skillet on high heat and add 1 tablespoon of canola oil.
  • Add the chorizo and cook for 6 - 8 minutes to brown. Remove from pan and set aside.
  • Add a little more oil if required.
  • Then, add the ground turkey and spices and cook until brown.
  • Remove the ground turkey, drain and set aside.
  • In the same pan, reduce the heat to medium high, and heat another tablespoon of oil.
  • When shimmering, add in the onions, celery and bell pepper. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Now, add in the flour and cook for 1 minute. The mixture will appear very dry.
  • Next, add in the chicken stock. Stir well.
  • The mixture will appear very creamy. That is consistency you are looking for. Let this mixture simmer on low heat for a couple of minutes. That will make the mixture more like a sauce.
  • Next, add in the Roasted vegetables. Mix thoroughly.
  • Now it is time to pour back in the ground turkey and chorizo to this Cajun trinity and roux.
  • Fold it over and over until the mixture is combined.
  • The final step is to add the Creole BBQ sauce. Pour it in and mix it thoroughly. Let the whole dish simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Creole BBQ Sauce and link in post.
Nutrition is an estimate per serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 495kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 17g