Turkey Chili

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 lb ground turkey
• salt
• pepper
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 pinch ground cinnamon
• 1/2 red onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 (14 ounce) can chopped whole tomatoes, with juice
• 1/2 chipotle chile in adobo, seeded and chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon adobo sauce (from chipotle pepper jar)
• 3 cups water
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
• 2 (14 -15 ounce) cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
• 3 scallions, chopped (optional)
• 1/2 cup nonfat yogurt (optional)

Recipe

• 1 in a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. add the turkey and a bit of salt and pepper and cook, stirring, for about 3 minutes. add the chili powder, cumin, oregano, and cinnamon, and cook, stirring, another 3 minutes or until the water evaporates and the turkey sizzles.
• 2 add the onion, garlic, and a bit of salt. cover and cook until the onion is wilted, 5-7 minutes. (if the onion or spices stick to the pan, add 2 tbs water and scrape with a wooden spoon).
• 3 add the tomatoes, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, water, and cocoa powder. bring to a simmer, reduce the heat to low, and cook, partially covered, 25 minutes. stir in the beans and cilantro and cook 15 more minutes.
• 4 optional: serve with a spoonful of yogurt, scallions, cilantro, grated bittersweet chocolate, and/or tortilla chips.