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Turkey Chili

Ingredients

  • 1 20 oz. package ground turkey
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 yellow or white onion chopped
  • 1 green pepper chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 28 oz. can tomato sauce
  • 1 15 oz. can dark red kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 15 oz. can light red kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes
  • 1 10 oz. can diced tomatoes and green chilies (Rotel)
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon basil
  • freshly ground pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper optional
  • shredded cheese and sour cream for topping

Instructions

  1. In a large saucepan, brown the ground turkey over medium heat. Drain well and put turkey on a plate lined with paper towels.

  2. Add the olive oil and onion and green pepper to the saucepan. Cook over medium heat for several minutes until the onions and peppers begin to soften.

  3. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.

  4. Add the turkey back in along with all the remaining ingredients, except for the toppings.

  5. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to medium low and simmer for an hour.

  6. Enjoy with shredded cheese and sour cream.