Turkey Sausage Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

canola oil cooking spray
1 medium red onion, coarsely chopped
3 -4 canned chipotle chiles in adobo, coarsely chopped
2 links turkey sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (14 ounce) can pinto beans, undrained
1 (14 ounce) can black beans, undrained
1 (14 ounce) can kidney beans, undrained
1 (14 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained
1/4 cup coarsely chopped mexican chocolate
2 cups merlot
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
1/2 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese

Preparation

Spray a large saucepan or Dutch oven with a few sprays of the oil spray. Add onion and saute over medium-high heat until tender.
Add chipotles, sausage, seasonings, beans, tomatoes, chocolate, and wine.
Bring to a boil over high heat and then reduce the heat to a simmer.
Cover and let simmer for 30 to 40 minutes. Stir in cilantro and cheese just until cheese is melted. Serve immediately.