• 4 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 lb Lean ground turkey
• 1 1/2 cup Yellow onion chopped
• 1 cup Green bell pepper chopped (1 large)
• 1 cup Red bell pepper chopped (1 large)
• 1 cup Poblano pepper chopped (2 large)
• 1/4 cup Garlic cloves minced (about 6 large cloves)
• 2 tbsp Emeril's essence creole seasoning (see recipe below)
• 2 tbsp Chili powder
• 1 1/2 tsp Ground cumin
• 1 tsp Salt (or up to 1 tbsp - to taste)
• 1 tsp Unsweetened cocoa powder (optional)
• 12 oz Beer
• 3 oz tomato paste
• 28 oz Canned crushed tomatoes
• 2 cups Black beans (15 oz can, drained and rinsed)

Emeril's essence creole seasoning (yields 2/3 cup)

• 2-1/2 tbsp paprika
• 4 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 1 tbsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• 1 tbsp dried thyme