TURKEY CHILI MOLE

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Number Of Ingredients 22

1 lb turkey, ground (or cubed)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil (or any oil that you wish)
1 large onion, finally chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (35 ounce) can whole tomatoes, chopped
1 medium Tomato, fresh chopped (optional)
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon coriander
1 -3 tablespoon chili powder (depending on your taste)
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 cinnamon stick (or 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon)
1 1/2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 (11 ounce) can cannellini beans (optional)
1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon pepper (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper, to taste (optional)
1/4 teaspoon jalapeno powder (optional)
Topping
1 tablespoon low-fat sour cream
1 teaspoon fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon cheese, shredded

Steps:

Cook turkey in oil in a heavy bottomed saucepan, stirring until crumbly. Remove turkey from pan, and drain, leaving 1 tablespoon of oil in pan. Add onion, garlic to pan, and cook 3 minutes until soft. Add canned tomatoes, fresh tomato (if using), cumin, coriander, chili powder, oregano, and cinnamon stick to this mixture. Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes. Add turkey to this mixture, and cook for 30 minutes, letting liquid evaporate, stirring occasionally. Stir in chocolate, vinegar, and beans. Cook until chocolate is melted and combined well. Add salt, pepper, red pepper, and jalapeno powder to taste, if using. Remove cinnamon stick. Spoon in to bowls, garnish with cilantro, and sour cream, and cheese.