Turkey Chili

When it’s a cold damp day outside and you’re chilled to the bone, it’s always comforting to have something nice and warm on the inside.  Chili has always been a popular dish when the weather gets nasty.  Such has been the case lately at our home.  To make matters worse, since Judy and I have lost so much weight we feel the cold more than we used to.  This is a perfect example of having to take the bitter with the sweet.

Today’s featured recipe includes kidney beans, lean turkey and lots of veggies, perfectly seasoned with a scallion sprinkling to garnish.  It’s all prepared in just one pot for easy cleanup.

From our kitchen to yours.  Enjoy the adventure.

Ingredients

Turkey Chili

1 spray Cooking Spray

1 tsp Canola Oil

1 large Onion, chopped

3 cloves Garlic, minced

½ pound Turkey Breast, ground, extra lean

½ pound Turkey Dark meat, ground

2 medium Carrots, thinly sliced

2 Tbsp Chili Powder

1 Tbsp Paprika

2 tsp Red Pepper flakes

1 tsp Cumin, ground

2 medium Tomatoes, chopped

1 cup canned Tomato sauce

1 cup canned Chicken broth

1 ½ Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar

1 ½ cups canned Kidney Beans, rinsed and drained

1 medium Green Pepper, chopped

½ tsp Salt

1/8 tsp Black Pepper, freshly ground

¼ cup Scallions, chopped

Instructions

Coat a large pot with cooking spray; place over medium heat.  Add Oil and Onion, sauté Onion until soft, about 6 - 7 minutes.  Add Garlic and Carrots; cook until Garlic is softened, about 1 minute.  Add the Turkey; brown the meat, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks, about 5 minutes.  Stir to break up lumps.

Add Chili Powder, Paprika, Red Pepper flakes, Cumin, Tomatoes, Tomato sauce, Broth, Vinegar, Beans and Green Pepper; bring the mixture to a boil. Cover and reduce the heat to simmer until the meat and veggies are tender, about 30 – 45 minutes.  Season to taste with Salt and Pepper; garnish with Scallions.

Yields 6 servings, about 1 cup per serving.  PointsPlus value per serving is 6. Prep time is 25 minutes. Cooking time is 55 – 60 minutes. Level of difficulty is Easy.

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Recipes shown may not be exactly the same as those found on any website. Judy and I tend to "tweak" each recipe we feature, to some degree, incorporating our own unique tastes and ideas. PointsPlus values, however, are accurate. 

Photo by Barry Baruh