Gourmet Chili

4 garlic cloves, minced

21/2 lbs. lean ground turkey

4 ounces Italian turkey sausage

4 tablespoons chili powder

2 teaspoons ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/4 teaspoon turmeric

1/4 teaspoon ground coriander

1/4 teaspoon ground cardamon

2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

two 8-ounce cans tomato sauce

1-2 cans kidney beans

1-2 cans pinto beans

1 tablespoon dark molasses

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1 can of beer (the alcohol evaporates during cooking)

Sauté onions and garlic. Add meat and sauté until it’s no longer pink. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Simmer for two hours. The lengthy simmering brings out the full flavor of the spices in the chili. Makes 12 hefty servings.