Family Pleasing Turkey Chili

Published 11:01 am Monday, March 12, 2012

1 pound lean ground turkey

1 medium green pepper, finely chopped

1 small red onion, finely chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained

1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained

1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth

1 3/4 cups frozen corn, thawed

1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste

1 tablespoon chili powder

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Optional toppings: reduced-fat sour cream and minced fresh cilantro

In a large nonstick skillet, cook the turkey, green pepper and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain.

Transfer to a 4-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, broth, corn, tomato paste, chili powder, pepper, cumin and garlic powder. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until heated through. Serve with optional toppings if desired. Yield: 6 servings (2-1/4 quarts).

Leslie Wimberley,

Iberia Parish Child Nutrition supervisor