Turkey Chili Recipe

Ingredients

2 cups dried kidney beans

2 Tbsp. olive or vegetable oil

2 lbs. ground turkey

1 large onion, coarsely chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

1 medium green chile pepper, seeded & coarsely chopped

1/4 tsp. sugar

2 Tbsp. pure chile powder

1/2 tsp. ground cumin

2 tsp. Mexican oregano

1 bay leaf

1/2 tsp. pepper

1 tsp. salt

Preparation

TO COOK BEANS: Sort & rinse beans. Cover with water & soak overnight, OR bring to a boil for 5 minutes, remove from heat, cover & let rest for 1 hour. Drain, rinse & cover beans with water. Bring to a boil, cover & simmer approximately 1-1/2 hours or until nearly tender. Remove cover & continue cooking until completely tender. Check occasionally to determine if more liquid is needed. Set aside.

FOR CHILI: Heat oil in a 2-qt. saucepan. Add meat, onion & garlic. Brown. Add all other ingredients, including beans. Simmer uncovered over low heat for 40 minutes. Remove bay leaf. Garnish with diced onion, diced fresh jalapenos, grated Monterey Jack cheese & chopped fresh cilantro.