guiltless back to school chili
I wanted a good chili flavor and consistency without hamburger or beans. Sounded impossible. Found a recipe on Pinterest. However, it was way too HOT and I didn't care for the kale but liked the idea of it being nutritious. So I changed a lot of the ingredients and seasoning portions. Now, I've found a recipe that gives me the hearty chili goodness without all of the guilt, fat, HEAT and calories. However, you can make this with hamburger/pork and beans and it will be great! For me, this is just how I like it. Serve with a crisp white or mellow red wine and a crusty loaf of French bread.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
This simple chili is not only healthy, it's packed with flavor. We did add the optional spinach and black beans and recommend you do too. It makes this chili slightly different. The seasoning mixture is sweet and savory at the same time. Between the cumin and chili powder, this really does have a punch of flavor. Make sure to serve the French bread to soak up all the leftover goodness. This is a nice and hearty dinner for when the weather turns cooler.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 pounds ground turkey, 99% lean (or 93%)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic
- - olive oil for frying (splashes)
- 2 - 14.5 oz diced tomatoes-garlic, onion, basil flavored
- 1/2 can tomato paste, 3 oz.
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 can Green Giant Mexican style corn, 11 oz.
- 1 bunch (handful) fresh spinach leaves (optional)
- 1 can black beans drained (optional), 15 oz.
- SEASONING MIX
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
How To Make guiltless back to school chili
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Step 1Mix all of the seasonings together with a fork until well blended in a small bowl. Set aside. -
Step 2Brown turkey in olive oil and set aside.
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Step 3In large pan or Dutch oven, splash a little olive oil. Saute onions and garlic for about 3 minutes until soft.
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Step 4Add tomato paste, seasoning mix and garlic to the onion. Stir until well incorporated.
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Step 5Then add diced tomatoes, corn and if you are adding beans. Stir.
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Step 6Then add turkey and vegetable broth.
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Step 7Turn heat up to medium, then cover and simmer for at least 30 minutes. I simmered for 1 hour and it was great.
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Step 8If adding spinach, throw spinach in.
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Step 9Cook chili for 15-20 minutes longer.
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