New Recipe Night: Turkey and Bean Chili

Where have you been all my life turkey chili??? I remember tasting turkey chili as a child but had yet to try it since then. After dishing this out to my family last night I feel as though we've been missing out big time! Out with the beef and in with the lean turkey from now on. This chili made quite the impression. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did......

 Ingredients:

• *1 cup chopped red onion
• *1/3 cup chopped seeded poblano pepper (about 1)
• *1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
• *1 1/4 pounds ground turkey
• *1 tablespoon chili powder
• *2 tablespoons tomato paste
• *2 teaspoons dried oregano
• *1 teaspoon ground cumin
• *1/4 teaspoon salt
• *1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• *1 (19-ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
• *1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• *1 (14-ounce) can chicken broth
• *1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• *lime wedges (optional)

Directions:

1) Heat a large saucepan over medium heat. Add first 4 ingredients; cook for 6 minutes or until turkey is done, stirring frequently to crumble. 

2) Stir in chili powder and next 8 ingredients (through broth); bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes.

3) Stir in cilantro. Serve with lime wedges and top with shredded cheese if desired.

I was thrilled to have leftovers to store in the fridge after dinner last night. It's very good for dipping with tiny tortilla bowl chips. I do believe next time I'll add more spice to it. This was super quick...took me about ten minutes to brown the turkey, cut up the pepper and onions and add the rest of the ingredients. Ten minutes? Can't beat that! Oh yeah, one more thing....ENJOY!!!