Jus-chilin Recipe
All natural turkey chili, cheese, diced jalapeño, red onions, tortilla chips. {Over Fries Add $2}
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Ingredients
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Chili Base
Toppings & Chips
Fries
Method
Fries
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Arrange frozen french fries on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 18–22 minutes, turning once halfway, until crisp and lightly browned.
- 2
Keep fries warm while chili finishes.
Chili Base
- 3
- 4
Add ground turkey and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until browned through, about 5–7 minutes.
- 5
Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 6
Sprinkle chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt over the turkey. Stir and cook for 1 minute to bloom the spices.
- 7
Pour in crushed tomatoes and chicken broth; bring to a simmer.
- 8
Reduce heat to low and simmer 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until flavors meld and the sauce thickens.
- 9
If using black beans, stir in the drained beans during the last 5 minutes of simmering.
Assembly
- 10
Spread a bed of hot fries on a platter or individual plates.
- 11
Ladle the turkey chili over the fries.
- 12
Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the chili and allow it to melt, about 1–2 minutes.
- 13
Top with diced jalapeños and red onion.
- 14
Finish with crushed tortilla chips for extra crunch.
- 15
Serving option: This dish can be served over fries for an extra $2; indicate this option on the menu/order.