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

Easy Healthy Tex-Mex Turkey & Pinto Bean Chili | Simple Nourished Living image

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.