Family-Pleasing Turkey Chili

Recipe provided courtesy of Taste of Home magazine.  Find more great recipes at www.tasteofhome.com

My children really love this recipe, and it’s become one of their favorite comfort foods.  It’s relatively inexpensive, and leftovers are wonderful!

          Sheila Christensen                                                                          Marcos, California

Family-Pleasing Turkey Chili Recipe

Family-Pleasing Turkey Chili

1 Lb. lean ground turkey

1 medium green pepper, finely chopped

1 small red onion, finely chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 can (28 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained

1 can (16 oz.) kidney beans, rinsed and drained

1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained

1 can (14 ½ oz.) reduced-sodium chicken broth

1 ¾ frozen corn, thawed

1 can (6 oz.) tomato paste

1 Tbsp. chili powder

½ tsp. Pepper

¼ tsp. ground cumin

¼ tsp. garlic powder

Optional toppings: reduced-fat sour cream and minced fresh cilantro

In a large nonstick skillet, cook the turkey, green pepper and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink.  Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.  Drain.

Transfer to a 4 quart slow cooker.  Stir in the tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, broth, corn, tomato paste, chili powder, pepper, cumin and garlic powder.

Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until heated through.  Serve.

 

(Recipe for Family Pleasing Turkey Chili was on www.tasteofhome.com, 2014)