Healthy Turkey Chili
Ingredients
Toppings
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Freshly chopped cilantro
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Plain non-fat Greek yogurt
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Shredded cheese
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Thinly sliced jalapeno
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Sliced fresh avocado
Turkey Chili
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red pepper flakes
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1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
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1 tsp. kosher sea salt
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1 tsp. cayenne pepper
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1 tbsp. paprika
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1 tbsp. ground cumin
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3 tbsp. chili powder
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1 can diced tomatoes
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1 can tomato sauce
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1 1/2 cups water
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2 pounds ground turkey
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1 medium sweet potato
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2 stalks celery
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2 large carrots
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2 bell peppers
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2 medium onions
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3 cloves garlic
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1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
Method
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01Heat the oil in a Dutch oven or large soup pot over medium heat. Add the garlic, onions, bell peppers, carrots, celery, and sweet potato. Saute for 5 to 7 minutes, until soft.
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02Add the turkey and cook until browned, 5 to 7 minutes, stirring often to break up the chunks.
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03Once the meat is browned, add 1 1/2 cups water, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes in their juices, chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
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04Bring to a boil, then reduce to a moderate bubble. Let cook, uncovered, until the chili thickens, about 45 minutes, stirring every so often so that the chili does not stick to the bottom. If the chili becomes too thick, add a little water to reach your desired consistency.
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05Toward the end of the cooking time, taste and adjust the seasonings as desired. Add more cayenne pepper for an extra kick and more salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot with desired toppings.
