I must admit that I love chili and can eat it all year long! This recipe is by far my favorite chili recipe of all time. It combines that perfect balance of spice and savory. The reason I call it 'I fooled you Spicy Chili' is because you won't believe how tasty but healthy this chili is! It is a super simple one pot dish and it makes a very reasonable amount of chili. I love to freeze the leftovers and save it for a cold rainy day or if I'm having a long work week and don't have time to cook.
I lived in San Antonio Texas for about a year. I began to notice that avocados were a staple in Texas homes and I myself began to love them. In this chili recipe, I garnished my chili with a couple slices of fresh avocado instead of using sour cream. The creamy texture and flavor of the avocado brought this dish to a whole new level. But if you don't like avocados please feel free to use fat-free or light sour cream. Considering how low in calories and fat this recipe is, the sour cream won't hurt a bit. You won't even believe this recipe is healthy! :-)
'I fooled you' Spicy Chili
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds White Ground Turkey
2 tablespoons Olive Oil
2 tablespoon Olive Oil
2 Red Bell Pepper (chopped)
1 large Onion (chopped)
4 cloves Garlic (finely minced)
1 teaspoon Crushed Pepper Flakes (optional, I like it quite spicy)
6 tablespoons Chili Powder
1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
4 teaspoons Sea Salt (low iodine salt is fine)
1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
1/4 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
2 (28 oz) cans Diced Tomatoes (no salt or organic)
2 cups Chicken Broth (low sodium or organic)
2 (14 oz) cans Cannellini Beans (drained and rinsed)
2 (14 oz) can Light Kidney Beans (drained and rinsed)
Directions
In a large pot on medium heat, add your 2 tablespoons Olive Oil then add the ground turkey. Chop the turkey up well during cooking. About half way through, add 2 tablespoons Olive Oil, chopped Red Bell Peppers, chopped Onion, and minced Garlic. Continue to mix until the turkey is done and the vegetables have softened, which is about 6 minutes or so.
Add all your spices and dried herbs to the pot mixture, stirring well. Turn the heat up to medium-high and continue to stir the mixture for about 2-3 minutes. Your kitchen will smell wonderful!
Add the Diced Tomatoes, Chicken Broth, Cannellini and Light Kidney beans to the pot. Stir until well combined. Let the pot come to a very light boil for about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. I like to keep a lid on the pot but I don't completely cover it. This will help prevent any additional mess on your stove or counter tops.
Garnish ideas are fresh avocado, fat-free or light sour cream, reduced fat cheese shredded cheese, and fresh chopped chives. If you love a loaded chili, you can top it off with everything! Feeling like you need a little more on a well deserved cheat day? Tortilla chips would make an excellent choice topper. :-)
Please enjoy!
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