Chili Con Carne

1 large onion, chopped
1 orange bell pepper, chopped
1 tsp. olive oil
1 lb ground turkey
2 cups water
2, 14.5 oz cans of diced tomatoes (seasoned - basil, garlic and oregano)
2, 16 oz cans of light red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1, 4.5 oz can of chopped green chilies
1 cup salsa
1 tsp sugar
seasoning to taste:
chili powder
black pepper
crushed red pepper
cayenne
Cajun seasoning
garlic powder
spicy seasoning

In a large pot, heat olive oil on medium heat, making sure to coat the bottom with it. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook until onions are translucent. Add ground turkey, making sure to crumble it with your cooking utensil as it cooks to make small bits. Cook for about 8 mins, or until the turkey is cooked. Add seasonings, diced tomatoes, kidney beans, green chilies, salsa, sugar and water. Bring to a boil, then turn on low and cover. Let simmer for about an hour and a half. Serve and enjoy!
Serving size is 1 1/4 cups, serves 8.

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MSLINDZ.