Low fat Comfort Chili

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I have tried many chili's and I don't miss the extra calories. It's a great dish for the Superbowl or on a cold winter's night.

Ingredients:


2-3 lbs of turkey-or lean chopped meat works too
2 medium onions
2 cloves of garlic
1 green pepper
1 red pepper
1 dry ancho chili pepper -if you can't find it leave it out
3 tablespoons of chili seasoning mix
1 tablespoon of Chili Powder
2 tablespoons of olive oil
2 packages of "Sazon Goya con Culantro Achiote"-in the Spanish Isle of your grocery store
1 15 oz can of pinto or red kidney beans -rinse them before adding to your chili
1 8 oz can of tomato sauce
1 8 oz can of Mexican Salsa
To rehydrate the ancho chili pepper I left it in hot water and cut it in half to remove the interior seeds

Directions:

Add your olive oil to your pot on medium heat.
Add your turkey and break it up while you cook it through.
Add your chili mix and Goya seasoning packets to the meat and stir it around evenly.
Meanwhile in a food processor add your onions, garlic and Ancho , green and red peppers and chop really well or leave a little chunky if you like that consistency.
Add it to the pot.
Let the mixture cook for about 10 min.
Add the 2 cans of tomatoes.
Add the beans-don't forget to rinse them.
Add about 1 cup of water to your mixture.
Stir and cover.
Cook for about 1 -1 1/2 hours.
**Add more as the water cooks out for a thinner chili or leave it alone for a thicker consistency.
Serve straight up or on a bed of rice or spaghetti.
Top with cheese, nonfat yogurt and cilantro if you like.
Serves 5-8

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