Apr 19 2009
Ground Turkey Black Bean Chili
- 1 tbsp oil
- 2 cups finely chopped red pepper
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 heaping tsp pre-minced garlic (from a bottle)
- 4 tsp chili powder
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1.2 lbs ground turkey breast
- 1 can 7 oz roasted green chiles – seeded and chopped
- 2 cans 15 oz black beans — rinsed and drained (no fat)
- 1 can 14 oz chicken broth (no fat/reduced sodium)
- 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes (do not drain)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
Heat oil in large saucepan or dutch oven over medium heat. Add pepper, onion and garlic; saute until tender, about 12 min.
Add chili powder and cumin. Stir to blend. Increase heat to med high and add turkey; break up with spoon and saute until turkey is cooked.
Add beans, broth, diced tomatoes, chopped chilies and tomato paste and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer chili (uncovered) until liquid thickens, stirring occassionally, about 1 hour. Season with salt & pepper.
Serve garnished with reduced fat shredded mexican cheese. Optionally wrap in a whole wheat tortilla.