Quick or Crock Turkey Chili

Posted on | September 22, 2011 | No Comments

This healthy, low fat chili recipe works well for whatever kind of day you’re having. Whether you’re in a rush and only have 20 minutes in the morning while the kid massacres the cheerios, or you’re just getting out the pot at 5pm, this recipe will work for you.

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil

1 onion, diced

1 bell pepper, diced (I like red, but whatever you have)

1/2 stick of celery diced

2 garlic cloves, minced

¾ pound ground turkey

2 tbsp chili powder

2 tsp ground cumin

1/2 tsp oregano

1/2 tsp ground coriander

1 14 ½-ounce can crushed tomatoes

1 8-ounce can tomato sauce, no salt added

A can o’ black beans, rinsed and drained

plain yogurt or sour cream

fresh chopped cilantro (optional)

Quick (30 minutes)

Saute onion, celery, garlic, pepper in olive oil until soft.
Crumble turkey and cook until meat loses its pinkness.
Stir in chili, cumin, oregano, coriander.
Add tomatoes and tomato sauce.
Simmer for 10 minutes
Add beans and simmer for another 5-10 minutes.
Serve with yogurt, grated cheese and chopped cilantro.

Crock (4+ hours)

Throw everything except the last 3 ingredients into the crock pot. Stir. (Frozen turkey is fine)
Morning prep: Cook on low.
Afternoon prep: Cook on high until simmering, and turn to low.
Stir the beans in half an hour before serving.
Serve with yogurt, grated cheese and cilantro.

Delicious! A tasty, low fat chili and a great way to watch your weight.

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