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Hearty Turkey Chili Feeds the Crew

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 cups cooked turkey chopped
  • 2 cans 15 oz each black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can 15 oz kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can 28 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes with juice
  • 2 cups turkey or chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, for heat
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Shredded cheese sour cream, green onions, and tortilla chips for serving

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high.
  2. Cook onion and bell pepper about 5 minutes until softened.
  3. Add garlic; cook another minute until fragrant.
  4. Add chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, and cayenne; stir to coat vegetables and cook 1 minute.
  5. Mix in turkey, both beans, crushed and diced tomatoes, and broth.
  6. Boil; reduce to low and simmer uncovered 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Taste; adjust salt and pepper.
  8. Serve hot with preferred toppings: cheese, sour cream, green onions, and crushed tortilla chips.