Turkey, Bean & Vegetable Chili

Ingredients

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb lean ground turkey
  • 1 med uncooked onion (chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 stalks celery (chopped)
  • 2 large uncooked carrots (chopped)
  • 1 yellow & 1 orange bell pepper (chopped)
  • 1 Tbsp chili powder
  • 1 Tbsp paprika
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 29 oz fat free, reduced sodium chicken broth
  • 15 oz fat-free canned refried beans
  • 29 oz canned diced tomatoes w/ mild green chiles
  • 15 ½ oz canned kidney beans, rinsed & drained

Instructions

Directions:

  1. Coat a 12” sauté pan with cooking spray, & brown ground turkey over medium heat, drain & set aside.
  2. Coat a large pot with cooking spray, cook onion until soft but not browned; add garlic & cook for 1 minute.  Add carrots, celery & peppers, cook for 5 minutes. Add chili powder, paprika, cumin, oregano, salt & cayenne and stir for 1 minute.
  3. Stir in broth, tomatoes, both types of beans, cooked turkey & bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low & simmer uncovered for 1 hour stirring occasionally.

OPTION: If you prefer less spicy chili, leave out the cayenne and use tomatoes without green chiles.

Notes

from Sandie Worner, Latham Sales Account Manager