Sunday, March 13, 2011

Black Bean Turkey Chili

1 20 oz package of ground turkey
1 cup coarsly chopped onion
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4 inch cubes
2 cloves garlic, mionced
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced (optional)
1 Tbsp.chili powder
1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes (optional)
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
2 16 oz. cans diced tomatoes
8 oz tomaro sauce
1 16 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup cilantro
4 tbsp. low fat cheddar cheese

In a large stockpot, combine turkey, onion, red pepper, garlic, jalapeno peppers, chili powder, cumin, coriander, oregano, red pepper flakes and cinnamon. Cook mixture over medium high heat, stirring occasionally, until turkey is no longer pink. Stir in tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes. Stir in beans and cilantro. Continue cooking for an addional minutes. Serve topped with cheese. Makes about 10 cups.

1 comment:

  1. This is on my list to make sometime in the next 2 weeks. I'm trying to get together my menu now.

    ReplyDelete