EASY HEALTHY TEX-MEX TURKEY & PINTO BEAN CHILI | SIMPLE NOURISHED LIVING

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Healthy Tex Mex Turkey Pinto Bean Chili for the Stove Top or Slow Cooker, has a light tomato flavor with depth from the molasses and cocoa.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 slices center cut bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch strips
3 pounds 93% lean ground turkey
4 garlic cloves, chopped
2 jalapeño peppers, minced (seeds removed for less heat)
3 tablespoons chili powder
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
4 teaspoons ground cumin
2 cans (28 ounces each) whole peeled tomatoes in puree
2 tablespoons molasses
1 cup water
4 teaspoons salt
4 cans (15.5 ounces each) pinto beans, drained and rinsed

Steps:

  • Add bacon to dutch oven, or multi-cooker, and cook on medium 6-8 minutes, until crisp.
  • Add onions, garlic and jalapeños. Stirring frequently until softened (about 5 minutes).
  • Add turkey and break up the meat. Cook until browned (about 10 minutes).
  • Add chili powder, cocoa, and cumin. Stir for 1-2 minutes.
  • Break up tomatoes with your hands and add along with remaining puree fro the cans to the pot.
  • Add molasses, water, and salt. Reduce heat to simmer and cook covered for 15 minutes.
  • Add beans. Continue cooking uncovered for 30-45 minutes.

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