Healthy Spicy Turkey Chili!

Healthy Spicy Turkey Chili
 
Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 large white onion
• 3 medium garlic cloves, minced
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• sea salt (to taste – about 1-2 tsps)
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp ground cumin
• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
• ¼ tsp cinnamon
• 1 (28 oz) can organic no salt added diced tomatoes
• 1 cup no salt added chicken broth
• 1 (19 oz) can of black beans
• 1 (19 oz) can of white kidney beans
• 1 bay leaf

 
Directions:

1. Heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering. Add the bell pepper, onion, and garlic, season with salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened, about 5 to 8 minutes.
2. Increase the heat to medium high, add the thawed ground turkey, and cook, breaking it up into smaller pieces with a wooden spoon, until it’s no longer pink and is just cooked through, about 4 to 6 minutes.
3. Add the chili powder, measured salt, oregano, cumin, cayenne, and cinnamon, stir to coat the turkey and vegetables, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
4. Add the tomatoes and their juices as well as the broth or stock, stir to combine, and bring to a simmer. Add the beans and return to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium low, add the bay leaf, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the flavors meld, about 30 minutes.
5. Remove the bay leaf. Taste and season with additional salt as needed. Serve with cheese, sour cream, or chips for topping.