Basic Turkey Chili

On a cold winter day i love to make chili. It is quick and easy, throwing everything into my slow cooker and  4-6 hours later dinner is done. I try and make my chili with extra lean ground beef to reduce the amount of fat and calories. I came across a recipe that sounds delicious. Check this one out!

Basic Turkey Chili

 

Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients:

• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes, fresh or canned
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound lean ground turkey
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 16-ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed

Instructions:

1. Combine the garlic, chili powder, black pepper, salt and 1/2 cup of the tomatoes in a food processor. Set aside.
2. In a large skillet or soup pot, heat the olive oil over high heat.
3. Add the ground turkey and brown it, while breaking the meat into small chunks with a wooden spoon.
4. Add the onion, lower the heat to medium and cook for 5 minutes. Add the chili powder mixture and cook for 5 more minutes.
5. Add the remaining tomatoes and broth and simmer for 30 minutes.
6. Add the kidney beans, heat thoroughly and serve.

Nutrition Facts:

Serving Size: About 1 1/2 cups

Amount Per Serving:

• Calories: 208
• Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugars: 3 g
• Protein: 21 g