Neighbors Update on NorthPark Chili Cookout
Patri Bailey, who is the NorthPark Neighborhood Association President helps publish a monthly neighborhood newsletter and wrote this article about the recent neighborhood gathering to publish in the neighborhood newsletter.
Well folks, it’s that time of year again. You know...when the weather gets cooler; the sweaters come out of storage and kitchens are filled with the aroma of comfort foods. I love fall. Another reason I love fall is because here in our neighborhood, it’s the time that we cook chili and share hospitality with each other! We had a pretty good gathering of folks this year on October 17th over at the Barbians and Dodsons shared empty lot, and for those of us that were able to make it we'll all agree that the food was WONDERFUL! One of the chili’s was so popular that I asked for the recipe so that you could try it out at home. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did! It sure is pretty tasty!:
Danyel’s Turkey Chili
* 1-2 lbs. ground turkey (your choice)
* 1 onion chopped
* 2 jars tomatillo salsa
* 1 Tbsp. garlic powder (or 3-6 cloves fresh, minced)
* 4 tsp. chili powder
* 2 tsp. dried oregano
* 2 tsp. sugar
* 1 tsp. ground cumin
* Salt to taste
* 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
* 2 cans drained pinto beans
* 2 cans drained black beans
* 1-2 cups corn kernels
* 1 handful chopped fresh cilantro
* 2 Tbsp. lime juice
* 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
* 2 Tbsp. Water
1. Saute ground turkey and chopped onion in skillet, set aside.
2. In large pot stir together tomatillo salsa, garlic, chili, oregano, sugar, cumin, and salt. Add broth and bring to a boil.
3. Stir in beans, corn, cilantro, lime juice, and cooked turkey, once boiling again, reduce hit to a simmer.
4. Put
5. Optional garnishes: cheese, sour cream, fresh cilantro, crackers, chips, cornbread, etc.
Article by: Patri Bailey, NorthPark Neighborhood Association President