Lean and Tasty Turkey Chili

12 steps

• Brown the turkey in a large soup kettle or pot. Once the turkey is cooked, set it aside on paper towels on a plate.
• Dice onion and saute in 3 Tbsp of oil, using the same pot you used for cooking the turkey.
• Saute for about 5 minutes on medium heat, stirring often.
• Dice red bell pepper, then add to pot and cook for 3 minutes.
• Mince garlic then add to pot and cook for 1 minute.
• Add all spices to pot, mix, and cook until spices begin to stick to the bottom of the pot.
• Quickly add 3 cups of water.
• Add tomato puree, diced tomatoes (include the juice), kidney beans (drained and rinsed) and salt.
• Finally, add the cooked turkey back into the mixture.
• Mix well and bring pot to a boil.
• Once the chili begins to boil, reduce the heat to low and cover and simmer for at least 1 hour, making sure to stir the chili every 20 minutes. You can cook on low for up to 3 hours but it is ready after 1 hour.
• Serve warm.

Tip:
This recipe freezes well for later use!