Hearty Turkey Chili

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  • Number of Servings: 12
Ingredients
1 T. Olive Oil2 cups chopped onions6 cloves garlic, mincedCoarse salt and ground pepper1 can tomato paste3 T. chili powder2 T. chopped canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce1/2 tsp ground cinnamon3 lbs. ground turkey3 cans diced tomatoes in juice1 bottle (12 oz) dark beer2 cans kidney beans, rinsed and drainedShredded Cheddar cheese (optional)
Directions
In a dutch oven or large (5 quart) heavy pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic. Season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft (about 3 to 5 minutes).

Add tomato paste, chili powder, chipotles and cinnamon. Cook, stirring until mixture has begun to brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Add Turkey and cook, braking it up with a spoon until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.

Add tomatoes with their juice, beer and beans. Bring to a boil and reduce to a rapid simmer. Cook over medium heat until chili has thickened slightly and beans are tender, about 30 minutes. Serve with cheddar cheese, if desired.

Number of Servings: 12

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SHECHEF1.

Servings Per Recipe: 12
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 311.7
  • Total Fat: 10.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 80.6 mg
  • Sodium: 761.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 26.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 9.3 g
  • Protein: 29.1 g

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