Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 lbs ground turkey (93% lean)
  • 3/4 cup onion (finely diced)
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 28 ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 3 8 ounce cans tomato sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt (divided use)
  • 3/4 teaspoon pepper (divided use)
  • 2 15 ounce cans kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
  • Toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, green onions and tortilla strips

Instruction

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Add the turkey and season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the onion to the pot and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes or until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken broth, chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, cocoa powder, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to the pot. Bring to a simmer.
  • Cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until chili has thickened.
  • Add the kidney beans and cook for another 10 minutes.
  • Taste and add more salt and pepper if desired. Serve immediately with toppings of your choice.