TURKEY AND PINTO BEAN CHILI

TURKEY AND PINTO BEAN CHILI image

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 slices thick-cut bacon, diced small
2 med yellow onions, diced small
1 large red bell pepper, diced small
1.5 lbs ground turkey
3 tbsp chili powder
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tbsp chopped garlic
2 tsp dried organo
coarse salt, ground pepper
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
2 cans (15.5 oz) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

Large, heavy pot, cook bacon on med-high stirring occasionally til fat rendered and bacon crisp, about 8 mins. Add onions and pepper, cook stirring occasionally til vegs soften, about 3 mins. Add turkey, chili powder, cumin, garlic and oregano and cook, breaking up meat with wooden spoon til cooked through and lightly browned, 6-8 mins. Season w/s&p. Add tomatoes and juice, beans and 2 cups (reduce slightly) water. Bring to boil. Reduce to rapid simmer, partially cover, and cook stirring occasionally til sauce thickens, 20 mins. (To store, refrig cooled chili in airtight container, up to 3 days.) Serve topped w/cilantro.