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turkey chili

Turkey Chili

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Course: Main Course
Keyword: chili, turkey
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Chef Abbie Gellman RD

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 pound lean ground turkey
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ¼ - 1 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • ¼ - 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 large can 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 1 ½ cups corn or 1 can 12 ounces corn
  • 1 ½ cups cooked black beans or 1 can 14 ounces black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 ½ cups cooked pinto beans or 1 can 14 ounces pinto beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 medium red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 jalapeno pepper chopped (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and onion. Cook, stirring frequently, for 1 to 2 minutes, or until softened.
  • Add the ground turkey. Brown the turkey in the pot, being careful not to separate the turkey into small bits. Add cumin, cinnamon, red pepper, and chili powder.
  • Add the tomatoes and bring the chili to a simmer. Add the corn, beans, bell pepper, and jalapeno pepper, if desired. Season with the salt and black pepper.
  • Return the chili to a simmer. Remove from the heat. Garnish with the cilantro.

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