Angelo's Mom Makes Turkey Chili w/ Chocolate

ground turkey

🥗Healthier: ground chicken

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground chicken is leaner, while ground beef is often less expensive.

cocoa powder

🥗Healthier: carob powder

💰Cheaper: unsweetened chocolate

Carob powder is lower in calories, while unsweetened chocolate can be a cheaper option.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is often less expensive.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes are healthier, while crushed tomatoes can be cheaper.

Heat olive oil in a large pot until hot.

Add chopped onion and sauté until softened.

Add chopped green bell pepper and sauté until softened.

Stir in ground turkey and cook until browned.

Add two packets of chili seasoning and mix well.

Pour in one can of kidney beans in chili sauce and stir.

Add two cans of tomato sauce and mix everything together.

Add salt and pepper to taste.

Stir in 2 tablespoons of dark chocolate until melted and combined.

Let the chili cook for one hour, stirring occasionally and checking consistency.

Serve hot, optionally topped with grated cheese.

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