Kick-Butt Turkey Chili

Name: Kick-Butt Turkey Chili Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 large white onion diced; 2 tsp salt divided; 4 cloves of garlic minced; ½ each of a large red yellow and orange bell pepper chopped or 1-2 large red bell peppers chopped; 1-2 jalapeno chiles finely chopped or 1 serrano chile finely chopped; 1-2 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce chopped; 1 small bunch cilantro chopped with 1-2 tablespoons reserved; 2 tbsp chili powder (I use hot Mexican-style); 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa; 1 tsp each dried rosemary thyme oregano and cumin; 1 bay leaf; 1 lb ground turkey (I prefer 93% lean); 3 14.5 oz cans of diced tomatoes with green chiles OR jalapenos OR fire-roasted diced tomatoes; 1 14.5 oz can of black beans drained and well-rinsed; 1 cup frozen corn

Minutes to Prepare: 20
Minutes to Cook: 20

Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil1 large white onion, diced 2 tsp salt, divided4 cloves of garlic, minced½ each of a large red, yellow, and orange bell pepper, chopped or, 1-2 large red bell peppers, chopped1-2 jalapeno chiles, finely chopped or 1 serrano chile, finely chopped1-2 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, chopped1 small bunch cilantro, chopped, with 1-2 tablespoons reserved2 tbsp chili powder (I use hot Mexican-style)1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa1 tsp each dried rosemary, thyme, oregano and cumin1 bay leaf1 lb ground turkey (I prefer 93% lean)3 14.5 oz cans of diced tomatoes with green chiles OR jalapenos OR fire-roasted diced tomatoes1 14.5 oz can of black beans, drained and well-rinsed1 cup frozen corn

Directions

Heat olive oil in dutch oven or large saucepan. Add onion and sprinkle with 1 tsp of salt. Cook on medium heat until onions are starting to color, about 5 minutes, stirring often. Add garlic, bell pepper, jalapeno, chipotle chiles and cilantro and cook until peppers are soft, about 7 minutes. Add chili powder, cocoa powder, dried spices and bay leaf and cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add ground turkey and remaining salt and raise heat to medium high. Cook turkey, breaking up large pieces with a spoon, until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, beans and corn and bring to a boil. Lower heat and cook at a simmer for 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Sprinkle remainder of cilantro on top and garnish as desired or serve with guacamole. Enjoy! Makes approximately 8 servings.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MISS_THING.

Servings Per Recipe: 6

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