Chinese 5 Spice Harvest Chili {With Turkey} - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup chopped leek
2 cloves chopped garlic or 1 tablespoon garlic puree
1 cup chopped mushroom
5 large carrots, chopped
5 parsnips, chopped
28 ounces chopped tomatoes
6 ounces tomato paste
splash lemon juice
1 cup beef broth
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
1 tablespoon Chinese five spice powder, blend
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
garlic salt and pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 lbs ground turkey

Preparation

In a large pot add a splash of olive oil, garlic and leeks. Over medium heat cook for a few minutes and add the measured spices. Cook until softened, fragrant and lightly browned. Stir occasionally. Add veggies. Cook to soften veggies for about 10 minutes while the meat browns. Stir occasionally.
In a separate pan, add splash of olive oil, cook and brown ground meat. Add pinches of the above spices, stir to combine. Add cooked meat, chopped tomatoes tomato paste, broth and lemon juice to veggie pot. Stir to combine. Bring to boil. Turn down heat to low and simmer for about 1/2 hour or until veggies are cooked thorough. Add additional broth or water if necessary to thin out. Adjust seasonings to taste.