Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Quick and Easy Turkey Chili


  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 tbsp. tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp. chili powder
  • 2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 bunch green onions, white  parts only, chopped
  • 1/2 small red onion, chopped
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 - 20 oz. package lean ground turkey
  • 2 - 14.5 oz cans petite diced tomatoes with green chiles
  • 2 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
  • 2 - 14.5 oz. cans black beans, rinsed and drained
  • Sour Cream and Shredded Cheese for topping
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium high heat.  Add the tomato paste, chili powder and cumin, and cook stirring constantly until it darkens, 1 minute.  Add 1/2 cup water, bell peppers, onions and 1 tsp. salt.  Cook, stirring occasionally, until the bell pepper is crisp tender, 4 minutes.  Add the turkey and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until cooked through, 4 minutes.

Stir in the tomatoes, broth and beans into the pot and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 20 minutes. 

Serve with a dollop of sour cream and shredded cheese.

Enjoy!


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