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Easy Turkey Chili

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Ingredients

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  • 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground turkey (chicken or meat; organic preferred)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion, about 1 medium onion
  • 1 garlic clove, finely minced
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped*
  • 1 15-ounce can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen and thawed)
  • 2 15-ounce cans fire roasted tomatoes (optional: with chiles)
  • 1 15-ounce jar salsa (with no added sugar preferred)

 

For topping/serving: cilantro, brown rice, mashed avocado, sour cream/plain Greek yogurt, shredded lettuce

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey to brown. Move around the pan and break up meat into smaller pieces for about 7 minutes. Season with cumin, chili powder, black pepper, oregano, and smoked paprika. 
  2. Once meat is nearly cooked, add garlic and onion. Saute until fragrant, about 3 minutes. 
  3. Add bell pepper, beans, corn, canned tomatoes, and jar of salsa. Mix to combine.
  4. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer over low heat for 15 minutes. 
  5. Serve over salad, brown rice, corn muffins, etc. If not serving immediately, cover and let cool. Once cooled, chili can be stored in the refrigerator for 1 week or frozen for up to 3 months.

Notes

*May use frozen and thawed bell peppers.

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