Savory Chili

2 tbsp olive oil

1 large yellow onion or 2 medium shallots or 1 medium red onion or any combination, chopped

2 tsp kosher salt, divided into 1 tsp amounts

2 poblano peppers, seeded & chopped

2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1 tbsp chili powder

¼ tsp cinnamon

1 can (28 oz) of whole peeled plum tomatoes

1 can (14.5 oz) diced fire roasted tomatoes

¼ - ½ cup water

1 large sweet potato, peeled & cut into ½ inch pieces

¾ lb fresh tomatillos, remove husks, chop

1 can (15.5 oz) black beans, drained & rinsed

1 can (15.5 oz) pinto beans, drained & rinsed

¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

1 small can chopped green chiles or 1 small can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (if you like it Hot & Spicy!)

Optional:

     1 lb ground turkey or shredded turkey breast or your favorite choice of beef

Topping:

     Sour cream or plain Greek yogurt

     Cilantro

     Cheese (I like crumbled cotijo, but crumbled feta or shredded parmesan or an Italian cheese blend works well too)

Heat oil in large Dutch oven or large heavy bottom soup pot.

Add onion & 1 tsp kosher salt. Cook about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions soft & just start to brown.

Add poblano peppers & cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until they are softened.

Add garlic, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.

Add chili powder & cinnamon, stirring constantly for 1 minute.

If using turkey, add now. If using ground turkey, cook until browned, if using pre-cooked turkey breast, cook about 1 minute.

Add plum tomatoes & pull apart into large chunks with fork.

Add diced tomatoes.

Stir in sweet potatoes, tomatillos, black beans, pinto beans, ¼ - ½ cup water if necessary (enough to make a little broth), cilantro, green chilis or chipotle peppers, & 1 tsp kosher salt.

Bring to simmer over medium-high heat. Cover & reduce heat to simmer, until sweet potatoes are tender (about 30 minutes), stirring occasionally.

Serve with toppings of choice.

Notes:

This recipe is about 8 servings.

If you can’t find poblano peppers, You can substitute another of your favorite peppers.

The green chilis can be anywhere from mild to hot - which you choose, just depends on your taste & “spicy” preference! If you like spicy, you could even add another tbsp of chili powder.

Serve with GF cornbread or GF crusty bread.