Easy 30-Minute Turkey Chili
"The chili is easy, hearty comfort food that's healthy, and has rich flavor with a tiny amount of kick but I wouldn't say it's spicy. Add the spices to your taste preferences. The chili is ready in 30 minutes, perfect for busy weeknight dinners. Where ever possible I selected low-salt or no-salt added or canned goods. If using traditional versions, add less salt in the beginning and salt to taste at the end...."
INGREDIENTS
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4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
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2 pounds ground turkey(I used extralean)
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1 medium/large sweet Vidalia onion, diced small
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1 medium/large red bell pepper, diced small
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3 to 5 garlic cloves, finely pressedor minced
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2 to 3 teaspoons kosher salt, or to taste* (see Note below)
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1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
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one 15.5-ounce can red kidney beans (I used low-salt), drained and rinsed if desired
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one 15-ounce can black beans (I used no-salt added),drained and rinsed if desired
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one 14.5-ounce can petite diced tomatoes (I used no-salt added)
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one 8-ounce can tomato sauce, plus 8 ounces water used to rinse out can (I used no-salt added)
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about 8 ounces water, chicken or vegetable broth, optional (see step 5 below)
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two 4-ounce cans diced green chilis (I used fire-roasted)
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1 tablespoon cumin
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1 tablespoon chili powder
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2 teaspoons smoked paprika (regular paprika may be substituted)
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2 to 4 bay leaves
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1 to 2 teaspoons granulated sugar, optional and to taste
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sour cream, green onions, shredded cheese, crushed tortilla chips or crackers; all optional for garnishing
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