Spicy Turkey Black Bean Chili

• 1.5 lb lean ground turkey
• 2 cups red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 cup red onion, chopped
• 2-3 whole tomatoes (large)
• 4 large garlic cloves, minced
• 1 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 3 fresh jalapenos, diced (optional)
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• 2 tablespoons ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 2 tablespoons dried oregano
• Salt (to taste)
• Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

Sautee peppers, onion, and garlic until tender (about 6-8 minutes)
Add seasonings, stir to blend
Add turkey and sautee until turkey is not longer pink (about 3 minutes)
Add beans, broth, tomato paste and tomatoes and bring to a boil
Reduce heat and simmer until liquid thickens, stirring occasionally (about 1 hour)


Number of Servings: 10

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MARCUSGONZ.