Turkey Chili with Leftover or Fresh Turkey

ground turkey

🥗Healthier: ground chicken

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground chicken is leaner, while ground beef is often more affordable.

kidney beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Black beans are higher in fiber, and pinto beans are usually less expensive.

Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a 6-quart stock pot over medium heat.

Add 1 lb of shredded turkey and 1 medium diced onion; cook until the onion is clear.

Stir in 1.5 teaspoons of minced garlic, 1 teaspoon of cumin, 0.5 teaspoon of chili powder, 0.5 teaspoon of oregano, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper; cook until fragrant.

Add a 28 oz can of diced tomatoes (with liquid), a 15 oz can of tomato sauce, and a 7 oz can of green chilies; stir to combine.

Pour in 3/4 cup of water.

Add a 15 oz can of kidney beans (drained), a 15 oz can of Great Northern beans (drained), and a 15 oz can of black beans (not rinsed); stir everything together.

Simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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