9 Can Turkey Chili

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground turkey (dark meat isn't as dry)
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 large bell pepper, chopped (I usually use 2 cups of the frozen pre-cut chopped peppers, green, yellow and red)

• 2 (15 ounce) cans no-salt-added corn, drained

• 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added kidney beans

• 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added black beans

• 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans or great northern beans or other white beans

• 3 (15 ounce) cans no-salt-added diced tomatoes

• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions

1. 1

   Brown the ground turkey. Sprinkle the garlic powder on the turkey meat.

2. 2

   Set aside.

3. 3

   Open all the cans.

4. 4

   Drain and rinse all the beans (this reduces their gas-inducing abilities).

5. 5

   In your largest pot, saute the chopped onions and peppers with the oil until the onions are clear.

6. 6

   Dump all the cans of everything into the big pot.

7. 7

   Cook over medium heat until hot -- stirring occasionally.

8. 8

   Let simmer for at least 10 minutes.

9. 9

   Add turkey meat and stir.

10. 10

    Add chili powder and cinnamin (you can adjust to taste -- I put the spice jars on the table so people can add more).

11. 11

    Serve hot with cheese and crackers and/or tortilla chips.