Smoky Turkey Chili (with Bacon and Chocolate)
Got a snow day? This turkey chili is smoky, hearty, and layered with flavor. It’s simmered with bacon, fire-roasted tomatoes, warming spices, and a subtle touch of dark chocolate. It’s the kind of cozy winter dinner that fills the kitchen with warmth and tastes even better the next day.
Got a snow day? This turkey chili is smoky, hearty, and layered with flavor. It’s simmered with bacon, fire-roasted tomatoes, warming spices, and a subtle touch of dark chocolate. It’s the kind of cozy winter dinner that fills the kitchen with warmth and tastes even better the next day.
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