Ground Turkey and Black-Bean Chili
1 tablespoon Oil
2 cups Finely chopped red pepper
1 cup Chopped onion
1 heaping teaspoon Pre-minced Garlic (from a bottle)
4 teaspoons Chili powder
2 teaspoons Ground cumin
1.2 pounds Ground turkey breast
1 can 7 oz. roasted green chilies - seeded and chopped
2 cans 15oz Black beans -- rinsed & drained (no fat)
1 can 14 oz Canned chicken broth (no fat/reduced sodium)
1 can 14.5 oz Diced tomatoes (do not drain)
2 tablespoon Tomato paste
Heat oil in large saucepan or dutch oven over med heat. Add pepper, onion, and garlic; saute until tender, about 12 min.
Add chili powder and cumin; stir to blend. Increase heat to med high and add turkey; break up with spoon and saute until turkey is no longer pink, about 3 min.
Add beans, broth, diced tomatoes, chopped chilies and tomato paste and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer chili (uncovered****il liquid
thickens, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour. Season with salt & pepper.
Serve garnished with some reduced fat shredded mexican cheese (jack/colby mix) and a whole wheat tortilla