“Try It You’ll Like It” Turkey Chili

Winter chill is in the air, which makes it a perfect time to get a pot of this hearty and heart-healthy Turkey Chili cooking.  It’s loaded with lycopene, vitamin C, iron and other micronutrients to support your immune system this flu season.  Serve it alone or over brown rice with a crusty multigrain baguette and salad.

Try It You’ll Like It Turkey Chili

3 Tb. olive oil
1 lb. ground turkey breast (or lean ground beef)
2 Tb. chili powder

1 tsp. cumin
½ Tb. cinnamon

1 large red onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped (any color)
1(28 oz.) can crushed tomatoes

1 (14.5 oz.) can diced tomatoes

1 (15 oz.) can black beans

½ tsp. ground black pepper

½ tsp. sea salt

1. Heat olive oil in large pot or pan over medium high heat. Add the turkey meat. Brown the meat while stirring it and breaking it up with a wooden spoon or spatula.
2. Add all the seasonings (chili powder, cinnamon, cumin) as well as the chopped onion and peppers.  (Reserve about ¼ of the onion to put on top of chili if desired.)  Cook about 10 minutes.
3. Add both types of tomatoes and black beans and bring to bubble.
4. Reduce heat to low and let chili simmer for 10 minutes. Add salt & pepper to your taste. Remove from heat and serve.

Serving suggestion:  Top with finely chopped onions, fresh cilantro and shredded cheddar or monterey jack cheese if desired.

Serves 4-6