Hearty Chili

Ingredients

• 6 oz. vegetable oil (Puritan) or extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 lb. fresh raw turkey, skin removed, diced 1/4-inch or smaller
• 4 medium garlic cloves, minced (or 4 tsp. prepared minced garlic)
• 1 c. (approximately 3 bunches) green onion, chopped (all of white bulb and trimmed green stem)
• 1 c. (approximately 2 medium) diced red pepper
• 1 tsp. black pepper (preferably fresh ground)
• 5 Tbsp. chili powder
• 2 Tbsp. cumin
• 1 tsp. oregano
• 6 to 8 Tbsp. masa harina (or 4 Tbsp. all-purpose flour and 4 Tbsp. corn meal)
• 2 Tbsp. white wine vinegar
• 3 1/2 lb. (two 1 lb. 12 oz. cans) Progresso peeled tomatoes and liquid (hand crushed)
• 4 tsp. or 4 cubes good beef base (Wylers or Minors)
• 1 1/2 tsp. dried red chilies, chopped fine or crushed
• 2 medium whole bay leaves
• Kitchen Bouquet or Gravy Master (to color)
• 1 can tomato juice (if needed)