Ingredients
The following ingredients have 4 Servings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 1 large sweet pepper (chopped (bell pepper is OK))
- 1 large Cubanelle pepper (chopped (or sub in a bell pepper))
- 1 serrano pepper (chopped)
- 1 jalapeno (chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (chopped)
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 14- ounce cans fire roasted tomatoes
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Gochujang (Sriracha can be used instead, if needed)
- ½ cup heavy cream or Mexican crema
- 1 bag tortellini (prepared (20 ounces))
- FOR SERVING: Fresh chopped herbs (chopped peppers, your favorite hot sauce)
Instruction
- Heat a large pan to medium heat and add the olive oil. Add the onion and peppers and cook them about 5 minutes to soften. Add the garlic, ground turkey, and seasonings. Break up the turkey with a wooden spoon into chunks and cook another 6-7 minutes, until the turkey is cooked through.
- Add the fire roasted tomatoes and chicken broth. Stir it all together.
- Let simmer for at least 15 minutes to let the flavors develop, or up to an hour.
- Stir in the heavy cream, or use Mexican crema or sour cream for a lighter version. Swirl to incorporate.
- Stir in cooked tortellini.
- Serve into bowls and sprinkle with fresh herbs.
