Ground Turkey Chili

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced (from jar is ok)
• 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with mild green chilies
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tablespoon light brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans (rinsed and drained)
• 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn (rinsed and drained)
• 1 (19 ounce) can cannellini beans
• 1 (15 ounce) can fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce

Recipe

• 1 in a large pot over medium heat saute the onion, garlic and ground turkey until turkey is browned.
• 2 add tomatoes, pepper, cumin, chili powder, oregano, cinnamon, brown sugar and cayenne pepper.
• 3 saute for 5 more minutes.
• 4 add black beans, corn and chicken broth to the pot.
• 5 puree cannellini beans in a blender or food processor.
• 6 add puree to the pot.
• 7 stir well and simmer for 10 minutes.
• 8 if the turkey mixture seems dry when browning, add a splash of olive oil.
• 9 the spice measurements are approximate.
• 10 if you want more or less heat, adjust the cayenne and the hot sauce.
• 11 if desired, garnish with sour cream, shredded cheese or green onions.