Monterey Turkey Chili

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 lbs ground turkey
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 celery ribs, chopped
• 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped small
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1 (8 ounce) can diced green chilies
• 1 (14 ounce) can beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• salt and pepper
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (optional)
• 4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded (optional)
• 8 ounces sour cream (optional)
• 1 small red onion, chopped (optional)

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in stock pot until hot over high heat.
• 2 add the bell pepper,onion, celery, carrots and reduce heat.
• 3 saute until onions are translucent, approx 15 minutes.
• 4 add the turkey and garlic, cook until brown approx 10-15 minutes. for a thicker chili don't break up the meat to much. drain off excess fat.
• 5 add the chili powder, oregano, cumin and cayenne pepper and cook for an additional minute.
• 6 add the green chilies, beans and tomatoes.
• 7 stir in salt and pepper and cilantro if desired. simmer for 35 to 40 minutes, stirring often to prevent sticking.
• 8 serve with optional toppings.