Hearty Turkey Chili
Ingredients
- 1 tbs olive oil
- 2 lbs extra lean ground turkey
- 2 cups onion coarsely chopped
- 2 tbs garlic chopped
- 1 large red bell pepper coarsely chopped
- 1 cup celery chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and diced
- 1 tbs fresh or dried oregano
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 tbs chili powder
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 15-oz canned diced tomatoes
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 15-oz canned red kidney beans
- 2 cups reduced fat shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup light sour cream (optional)
- sliced lime wedges foe garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the oil over high heat in a large heavy pot and add the turkey meat. Cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes, chopping down and stirring with the side of a heavy kitchen spoon to break up any lumps.
- Add the onions, garlic, sweet pepper, celery, jalapeno pepper, oregano, bay leaves, chili powder and cumin. Stir to blend well. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes, chicken broth, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes.
- Add the drained beans and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes longer. Serve in bowls with cheddar cheese, and sour cream and lime wedges, if desired.
Notes
Nutrition
Calories: 330kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 36gFat: 9gSodium: 799mgFiber: 9gSugar: 8g
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