Sinfully Satisfying Chili

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 lbs lean ground turkey (may substitute ground Venison or lean ground sirloin)
• 1 large onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1-2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 large green bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 large anaheim chili, seeded and, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder (preferably New Mexican)
• 2 teaspoons chili powder (preferably New Mexican)
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 1/2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes in puree (use a can of diced tomatoes and green chili's for the half)
• 1 lb kidney bean, soaked and cooked (may substitute 16 oz canned, rinsed and drained)
• 1/2 lb small red beans, soaked and cooked (may substitute 8 oz canned, rinsed and drained)
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar

Garnish

• sour cream and chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and brown on all sides, turning occasionally, about 8 minutes. Transfer ground meat to a plate.

2. 2

   Add chopped onion and garlic to pan and sauté 5 minutes. Add chopped bell pepper and chilies and sauté 2 minutes longer. Add chili powder and cumin and stir until aromatic, about 30 seconds. Add crushed tomatoes and beans. Simmmer 15 minutes to blend flavors.

3. 3

   Add meat to chili and simmer until cooked through, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Mix in vinegar. Season the chili to taste with salt and pepper. (for a thicker sauce add 2 tsp of Masa Corn).

4. 4

   Spoon chili into bowls. Top with sour cream and cilantro and serve.