ANYWAY :):) Below is the regular recipe. Double it if you live with a beast.
Tip: While the sweet potato bakes, chop the other veggies.
Ingredients are approximate. I made up this recipe as I went along, so have fun with it and change it any way you want! Sometimes I add corn, zucchini or carrots. The seasoning is spicy so if you don't like a good kick, add a little at a time to taste.
Main Ingredients
Olive oil
1 pound lean ground turkey
1 large vidalia onion, chopped
5 cloves of garlic, minced
1 green pepper, chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
1 yellow squash, diced
1 sweet potato, diced
1 14 oz. can diced tomatoes with green chilies
1.5 TBS tomato paste
1 cup chicken broth
2/3 cup water
Seasoning mix
1 TBS chili powder
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. sea salt
1 tsp. freshly ground pepper
Sea salt, pepper and Adobo seasoning to taste
Optional garnishes: Cilantro, sliced avocado, sour cream, Cholula hot sauce, melted cheese. mmmm!!!!
1. Pour yourself a nice sized glass of Cabernet. Do not miss this step!
2. Bake sweet potato until its about 3/4 cooked. Set aside to cool and when it's okay to handle, peel, dice and set aside again.
3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add onions and cook for a few minutes. Add peppers and yellow squash. Sauté for a few minutes until all vegetables are cooked but not mushy. Add garlic and stir frequently for 2 minutes. Season with salt, pepper and Adobo. Pour mixture into a large soup pot and stir in sweet potatoes.
4. Mix up the seasoning mix.
5. Place the same skillet on medium heat. Add ground turkey and cook until no longer pink. Drain any fat. Add seasoning mixture and 2/3 cups of water. Stir and continue to cook until most of the liquid and seasoning is absorbed into the meat. Pour meat into the soup pot.
6. Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and chicken broth into the pot. Stir it all together and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until thickened. Taste and add any seasonings as desired. At this point, I usually add a few shakes of Adobo and maybe a splash of chicken broth because I like to create a spicy broth in there.
7. Add any garnishes that you're in the mood for. My favorite is lots of Cholula and some sour cream. For a treat, I add a big layer of melted white cheddar. For days that I want to keep it light, I thinly sliced half an avocado across the top and squeeze on a little lime juice. The possibilities are endless!!
I hope you enjoy! I've been in the mood for this over and over since the colder weather has arrived. I'd love to hear any variations you make to the recipe.
