Spicy Feisty Turkey Chili

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 1/2 bell peppers (diced, any color)
• 1 medium onion (diced)
• 4 garlic cloves (minced)
• 6 ounces mushrooms (chopped)
• 1/4 teaspoon oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 1/2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
• 3/4 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans (drained)
• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans (drained)
• 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes (do not drain)
• 1 (14 ounce) can stewed tomatoes (do not drain)
• 1 (10 ounce) can Rotel Tomatoes (with chilis, do not drain)
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon tomato paste
• 1/4 cup lemon juice

Directions

1. 1

   Combine the oregano, black pepper, cumin, salt, onion powder, sugar, bay leaf, red pepper flakes, chili powder, and cayenne pepper and set aside.

2. 2

   Cut up the bell peppers, onion, garlic, and mushrooms.

3. 3

   Saute (on medium to medium high depending on your stove) the turkey, oil, onion, garlic, bell pepper, and mushrooms in a dutch oven (no need to drain). When these ingredients are almost done, add the spices and continue to saute until the meat and vegetables are done.

4. 4

   Add the rest of the ingredients and simmer on low for an hour, more if you like.

5. 5

   Good served with fat free sour cream and/or low fat cheese (not included in nutritional information).