Ingredients
Method
Method
- Dice the onion and red bell pepper, mince the garlic, and core and dice the apples into 1/2-inch (1.3-cm) pieces. Drain and rinse both cans of beans. Keep the apple pieces evenly sized so they'll cook at the same rate. Set everything aside for cooking.
- Place a 5- to 6-quart (4.7- to 5.7-L) Dutch oven over medium heat and add the olive oil. Add the diced onion and bell pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion begins to look translucent and the pepper starts to soften.
- Add the ground turkey to the pot and break it into small pieces with a wooden spoon. Cook over medium heat for about 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until no pink remains and the turkey reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Some light browning on the meat is normal and adds flavor.
- Stir in the minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper. Cook over medium heat for 1 minute, stirring constantly. The spices should smell fragrant, and the turkey should be evenly coated with seasoning.
- Pour the crushed tomatoes and chicken broth into the pot. Stir thoroughly, scraping the bottom to loosen any browned bits. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, about 4 minutes. Small bubbles should appear across the surface.
- Add the diced Granny Smith apples, kidney beans, and black beans. Stir until everything is evenly distributed. Cook over medium heat for about 2 minutes, until the mixture returns to a gentle simmer. The apples should still look firm at this point.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes to prevent sticking. Keep the chili at a gentle bubble rather than a rapid boil. The apples should become tender but retain their shape, and the tomato mixture should thicken enough to lightly coat a spoon.
- Stir the chili and check that the beans are heated through, the apples are fork-tender, and the mixture is thick and bubbling gently. If the chili is thinner than you prefer, simmer uncovered for another 1 minute, stirring. Ladle into six bowls and serve hot.
