Chili

Happy Spring!  Today is the first day of Spring, but it sure doesn't feel like it here!  After being in the 70's and even hitting 80 a few days last week, it was barely in the low 50's today.  I decided Chili sounded good for dinner.  Everyone has a Chili recipe; here's mine.

Chili

Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 medium onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 garlic cloves, mined
1 - 1.25 lb. package of lean ground turkey
3 - 15 oz. cans of pinto beans
1 - 15 oz. can diced tomatoes
1 - 6 oz. can tomato paste
2 Tbls chili powder
2 tsp cumin
2 tsp oregano
2 tsp Tabasco sauce
Shredded sharp cheddar

Drizzle olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and saute onion, bell pepper, and garlic until they begin to soften.  Add ground turkey.  When the turkey is browned and crumbled, add remaining ingredients.  Simmer on low.  This can be ready in as quickly as 30 minutes, but the longer it simmer the better it gets!  Serve with sharp cheddar cheese. 

Other optional toppings: green onions, sour cream, fritos, crackers, and tortilla chips.

This is a great base for a dip.  It is also good served over a baked potato!  Or over hot dogs for chili dogs!

Enjoy!

~M