Description
A healthier alternative to regular chili. This chili is economical and freezes well. I threw it together with things i already had in my kitchen after ground turkey went on sale at the store.
Ingredients
- Yellow Onion
- Garlic
- Ground Turkey
- Diced Tomatoes With Mild Green Chilies
- Ground Cumin
- Chili Powder
- Dried Oregano
- Ground Cinnamon
- Light Brown Sugar
- Ground Cayenne Pepper
- Fresh Ground Black Pepper
- Black Beans
- Whole Kernel Corn
- Cannellini Beans
- Fat-free Low-sodium Chicken Broth
- Hot Sauce
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat saute the onion, garlic and ground turkey until turkey is browned
- Add tomatoes, pepper, cumin, chili powder, oregano, cinnamon, brown sugar and cayenne pepper
- Saute for 5 more minutes
- Add black beans, corn and chicken broth to the pot
- Puree cannellini beans in a blender or food processor
- Add puree to the pot
- Stir well and simmer for 10 minutes
- If the turkey mixture seems dry when browning, add a splash of olive oil
- The spice measurements are approximate
- If you want more or less heat, adjust the cayenne and the hot sauce
- If desired, garnish with sour cream, shredded cheese or green onions