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Turkey and Black Bean Chili | Simply Sophisticated Cooking

Turkey and Black Bean Chili

heidi medina
A slimmed down spicy turkey and black bean chili full of warming veggies and goodness.
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 20 ounces ground turkey
  • 3 Tbsp. olive oil
  • Half large onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 large jalapeno chopped
  • ½ large yellow/red/orange bell pepper chopped
  • 2 small carrots shredded
  • 2 medium-sized tomatoes or use 1 14 oz. can of diced tomatoes
  • 8 ounces frozen corn
  • 3 cups cooked black beans or use 2 14 oz. cans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 Tbsp. chili powder
  • ½ tsp. cinnamon
  • ½ tsp. ground cayenne pepper
  • ½ tsp. dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 to 3 cups stock or water add to desired reach desired amount of juices

Instructions
 

  • Brown turkey in a large stock pot over medium heat until cooked through.
  • Pour in olive oil. Add onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes before adding garlic, peppers, carrots and tomatoes.
  • Cook and stir vegetables and meat until veggies are soft and tender.
  • Add spices and herbs. Cook and stir for a minute before adding frozen corn and black beans.
  • Pour in stock or water to reach desired consistency.
  • Allow chili to simmer for 8 to 10 minutes. adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve warm with tortilla chips, cheese and sour cheese, if desired.
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