Turkey and Brown Rice Chili

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  • Number of Servings: 12
Ingredients
1 lb. ground turkey1 onion (white or yellow), chopped4 tablespoons olive oil1 large (28oz) or 2 small (15ozs) cans of diced tomatoes1 4oz can of chopped green chili peppers1 large can (28oz) or 2 small (15ozs) of chili beans, mild or hot1 tablespoon chili powder1 teaspoon ground cumin powder1/4 to 3/4 cup of water2 teaspoons of white sugarSalt and pepper to taste
Directions
Brown ground turkey and chopped onion in olive oil. Add to crock pot. Pour in tomatoes (with juice!), chili beans (with liquid), and diced green chilis (with liquid for more heat, or without liquid). Add chili powder, ground cumin, and 1-2 teaspoons of sugar (to help the tomatoes be less acidic). Mix well. Cook on high 4 hours or low 6-8 hours. About an hour before, cook the brown rice according to package directions for one serving or to total 1 cup. Add cooked rice to chili, stir, and continue cooking. Season with salt and pepper, according to taste.

Serving Size: Makes about 10 1-cup servings

Servings Per Recipe: 12
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 180.5
  • Total Fat: 8.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 26.7 mg
  • Sodium: 411.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 18.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.5 g
  • Protein: 11.4 g

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