Turkey and Bean Chili (Real Simple Recipe)

Serves 4| Hands-On Time: 15m | Total Time: 40m

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, chopped
• 1/2 pound ground turkey
• 2 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle chili pepper or 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
• 2 15-ounce cans kidney beans, rinsed
• kosher salt and black pepper
• 1/4 cup reduced fat sour cream
• cilantro sprigs for serving

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 4 to 6 minutes.
2. Add the turkey and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until no longer pink, 3 to 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the tomato paste, cumin, and chili pepper. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
4. Add the tomatoes and their juices, beans, ½ cup water, 1 ¼ teaspoons salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 12 to 15 minutes.
6. Serve the chili with the sour cream and cilantro.