Brazos Turkey Chili

1 large yellow onion -- chopped

6 garlic cloves -- minced

2 tablespoons cumin seed

6 tablespoons olive oil -- divided use

2 red bell peppers -- seeded & chopped

2 Polano peppers -- seeded & chopped

2 Jalapenos -- seeded & chopped

2 Serranos -- seeded & chopped

1 cup Ancho and New Mexico red chili paste

3 tablespoons red chili powder

1 tablespoon ground coriander

1 tablespoon cinnamon

1 tablespoon black pepper

2 pounds ground turkey

4 cups tomatoes with juice -- chopped

2 cups chicken stock

1 cup Mexican beer

1 can (7 oz.) Chipotle peppers in Adobo sauce

1/4 cup grated unsweetened chocolate

For Garnish: chopped green onion Cilantro Cheese -- grated Fried tortilla strips Sour cream

Saute onion, garlic and cumin in 3 tablespoons olive oil until transparent. Add chopped peppers and saute over medium heat about 10 minutes. Add chili paste, chili powder, coriander, cinnamon and pepper. Saute 5 minutes and set aside. Brown turkey in remaining olive oil. Add tomatoes, chicken stock and beer and chiptles. Simmer slowly 30 to 45 minutes. Just before serving, stir in choco late. Garnish with chopped green onions, cilantro, grated cheese, tortilla str ips and sour cream. Makes 8 to 10 se rvings.

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