Best Ever Turkey Chili
| Quantity | Description |
|---|---|
| 3 tbsp | olive oil |
| 1 | large onion, diced |
| 6 | stalks celery, diced |
| 1 tbsp | garlic, minced |
| 6 tbsp | ground cumin |
| 2 tsp | dried oregano |
| 2 tsp | dried basil |
| 1/2 tsp | cayenne pepper |
| 1 | bay leaf |
| 1.5 lbs | ground turkey |
| 2 cups | roasted red peppers, chopped |
| 2 cups | black beans, drained and rinsed |
| 2 cups | red kidney beans, drained and rinsed |
| 4 cups | diced tomatoes with juice |
| 1/2 cup | tomato paste |
| 2 cups | frozen corn |
| salt and pepper to taste |
In a large pot on medium, heat olive oil and then sauté onion and celery until softened. Add spices and sauté for five more minutes until mixture is fragrant. Add ground turkey and sauté until meat is cooked and slightly browned. Add roasted peppers, beans, tomatoes and tomato paste and stir to combine. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Add corn and simmer for 15 more minutes. Serve.
Great with pita chips and a dollop of sour cream or a sprinkle of shredded cheddar!
Makes approx 12 1-1/4 cup servings. Recipe can easily be doubled or tripled.
Recipe courtesy of Ontario Turkey