Heart Healthy Turkey Chili

INGREDIENTS

1 yellow onion diced

1/2 Tbsp olive oil

3 cloves garlic minced

1 lb ground turkey

1 red bell pepper seeded and diced

2 roma or plum tomatoes diced

1 jalapeno pepper seeded and diced

1 oz – 14 . can red kidney beans thoroughly rinsed

1 1/2 cups chicken stock

1 – 14 oz . can tomato sauce

1 1/2 Tbsp chili powder

1 Tbsp paprika

2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar

1/2 – 1 tsp cayenne pepper depending on desired heat level – I use 1/2 tsp

1 oz . 100% cacao Baker’s Chocolate

Salt and Pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Dice onion, red pepper, jalapeno and mince garlic. Set aside.
2. In a large dutch oven or soup pot, add oil and heat to medium low, add onions and saute around 5 minutes or so, stirring often.
3. Add minced garlic and cook, stirring often for 2 minutes.
4. Increase heat to medium or medium high and add ground turkey, cook until browned, crumbling into small pieces (use a potato masher if desired).
5. Add diced jalalpenos, red peppers, tomatoes and saute for 1 minute.
6. Add chicken stock, tomato sauce, and apple cider vinegar and stir.
7. Add in remaining ingredients and stir.
8. Simmer over medium-low heat for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Chili will thicken. If you notice it getting too thick for your tastes, add a splash of chicken stock as needed.
9. Turn heat off after the 40 minutes has passed and let rest on the stove for another 5 minutes before serving.
10. Top with optional green onion, cheese (monterey jack, cheddar, etc), sour cream, minced cilantro, diced avocado, and more diced tomatoes. (or whatever toppings you prefer)

RECIPE NOTES

I would suggest doubling this recipe… if you do so, you’ll need a pretty deep pot (like a stock pot) to cook it in

Original Recipes visit: Heart Healthy Turkey Chili @ thechunkychef.com