Turkey Chili

Name: Turkey Chili
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. olive oil; 1 lb. ground turkey or 95 percent lean beef; 1/2 tsp. salt; 3 large garlic cloves, chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes; 1/4 c. tomato paste; 2 medium green bell peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 medium red bell peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 tbsp. sugar; 2 1/2 tsp. ground chili powder; 1 1/2 tsp. dried oregano; 1 1/4 tsp. ground cumin; 1 can pinto beans; 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed; 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed

By Cheryl SlocumPublished: Jul 27, 2010

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Yields:

8 serving(s)

Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 5 mins

Cal/Serv:

275

By using ground turkey or 95 percent lean beef, you'll save at least 7 grams of fat and 59 calories per serving. Plus the beans offer lots of fiber. This chili will please everyone at your next tailgate party.

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Ingredients

2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 lb. ground turkey or 95 percent lean beef
1/2 tsp. salt
3 large garlic cloves, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
1/4 cup tomato paste
2 medium green bell peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 medium red bell peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 Tbsp. sugar
2 1/2 tsp. ground chili powder
1 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1 1/4 tsp. ground cumin
1 can pinto beans
1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed

Directions

1. Step 1In a large pot over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Brown turkey, breaking up with a wooden spoon as meat cooks. Season with salt. Using a slotted spoon, remove turkey and reserve; discard any liquid.
2. Step 2Add remaining tablespoon oil to pot over medium heat. Add garlic and onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, peppers, sugar, and spices, using wooden spoon to break up tomatoes. Add reserved turkey and bring mixture to a boil.
3. Step 3Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes. Add beans, stirring gently, and simmer 15 more minutes.
  
  Nutritional information is based on a 1 1/4-cup serving.