Hi all, Southwest Turkey Chili at my Food and Friends class tonight. It will be a long day but its worth it. Here is the recipe tried and true. Its a bout an hour to an hour an a half. The only things I could suggest is let it simmer longer if you have the time and make it a day ahead. The overnight stay in the fridge will allow the flavors to marry.

Heart Healthy Southwest Turkey Chili



 3 tablespoon olive oil
 2 medium onion, chopped
 2 large bell pepper, red and/or green, chopped
 3 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
 2 cloves garlic minced
 1 bay leaf, fresh or dried
 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey- browned and drained
 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons chili powder
 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
 1 teaspoon dried oregano
 1 sm can tomato paste
2 cups frozen corn kernels or canned corn
 1 (32-ounce) can chunky style crushed tomatoes
 2 cups prepared chicken stock or broth, paper container or canned
 1 (32-ounce) can tomato puree
 Franks Hot Sauce to taste
 1 table spoon secret ingredient


Sauté veggies for 5-7 minutes until soft- add garlic at 5 minutes -add tomato paste at 7 minutes and cook until sweet smelling and paste is browned.
add all spices except s&p cook for 2 minutes
Add turkey stock and other tomato product- reduce heat to medium and simmer covered for 20-25 minutes stirring often.
At 25 minutes add beans and corn simmer for 10 minutes more
Season with salt and pepper and stir in secret ingredient. .

Serve over rice and garnish with low fat cheddar and low fat sour cream


Peace out - TFN