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Turkey
and 3-Bean Chili
This recipe uses
ground turkey and has three kinds of beans to make a healthy one-pot meal.
Can you find the surprise ingredient!
(Serves 4 - 6)
  
Ingredients:
1 pound ground turkey
2 tablespoons olive
oil
1 large onion, cut into dice
1 green bell pepper, cut into dice
2 cloves garlic, minced or grated
1 - 2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons salt
1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes with juice (squeeze between fingers to break up)
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Directions:
- In a large heavy pot, heat oil over medium heat and add
the ground turkey.
- Stir and break up the meat with a wooden spoon until
brown and crumbly, about 5 – 10 minutes.
- Add the onion, bell pepper and garlic and continue to
cook for a further 10 minutes.
- Stir in the chili powder (amount depending on taste),
cumin and salt and cook for one more minute.
- Add the tomatoes with juice, broth, beans and chocolate.
- Bring to the boil, and then reduce heat to a simmer
uncovered until chili thickens, stirring occasionally,
about 30 minutes.
- Stir in the cilantro, adjust seasoning and serve.
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