Turkey And Black Bean Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. chopped onion
1 c. chopped red bell pepper
1 c. chopped green bell pepper
1/2 c. chopped carrots
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 Tbsp. olive oil
2 Tbsp. chili powder
3 tsp. ground cumin
1 lb. extra lean ground turkey breast
2 (16 oz.) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
3 c. canned chicken broth
1 (16 oz.) jar fresh mild salsa
1 Tbsp. low-sodium tomato paste
freshly ground pepper to taste

Preparation

In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, cook onion, pepper, carrots and garlic in hot oil until golden brown and tender. Sprinkle with chili powder and ground cumin. Cook, stirring frequently, 7 to 8 minutes until spices are fragrant. Add ground turkey breast and cook, stirring with wooden spoon to break up meat, about 5 minutes or until cooked through and slightly brown. Add beans, broth, salsa and tomato paste. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, 45 minutes or until thickened. Makes 8 servings.