Recipe Name Heart-Healthier Turkey Chili Submitted by kitchengenie
Recipe Description Hearty White Bean and Turkey Chili
Quantity 1 Quantity Unit gallon
Prep Time (minutes) 30 Cook Time (minutes) 35 Ready In (minutes) 65
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Ingredients
Amount Measure Ingredient
1
tablespoonGround chipotle chili pepper
2
tablespoonsgarlic, granulauted, divided
1
pound, rawturkey breast ground
1
tablespoonSpices, ground cumin
3
tablespoonsolive oil, divided
1
oniononions, medium size, diced
6
clovesgarlic, chopped
1
cup, dicedcelery, diced
1
cupcilantro, fresh, chopped
2
cupsCannellini beans, canned, rinsed and drained
4
cupschicken broth, low sodium, and fat free
1
can (28 fl oz)tomatoes canned,crushed
1/4
large (1 oz)ancho chiles
1
cup, choppedgreen pepper
1
teaspoonchili powder
1
can (6 oz)tomato paste
Steps
Sequence Step
1Remove sausage from casings and crumble. In large saute pan, cook sausage with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon ground chipotle spice, 1 tablespoon granulated garlic and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper until no longer pink. Transfer to large bowl.
2Using same pan, saute ground turkey with 1 tablespoon cumin, 1 tablespoon granulated garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper until no longer pink and transfer to bowl with sausage.
3In large stock pot, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat and saute onions and garlic for 2 minutes; add celery and cook for 2 minutes, then add peppers and saute 3 minutes.
4Add sausage and ground turkey with any/all juices from bowl and cook 3 minutes. Add chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste and bring to slow-simmer and cook 20 minutes, uncovered.
5Add beans, cilantro, and 1/2 teaspoon cumin and cook for 10 minutes.
6Optional toppings: reduced fat shredded cheddar cheese, reduced fat sour cream and scallions.