Pinto Bean and Ground Turkey Chili

Ingredients

Olive oil

2 tablespoons

Ground turkey

1 pound

Onion

1, diced

Garlic

3 cloves, minced

Bell pepper

1, diced

Pinto beans

2 cans (15 ounces each), drained and rinsed

Diced tomatoes

1 can (28 ounces)

Tomato paste

2 tablespoons

Chili powder

2 tablespoons

Cumin

1 tablespoon

Paprika

1 teaspoon

Salt

1 teaspoon

Black pepper

1/2 teaspoon

Chicken broth

2 cups

Fresh cilantro

a handful, chopped

Shredded cheddar cheese

to taste

Sour cream

to taste

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the ground turkey and cook until browned, using a spoon to break it into small pieces.
3. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and diced bell pepper to the pot. Cook for about 5 minutes, until the vegetables are softened.
4. Stir in the pinto beans, diced tomatoes with their juice, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
5. Pour in the chicken broth and stir everything together until well combined.
6. Bring the chili to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and let it cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. After 30 minutes, taste the chili and adjust the seasoning if needed.
8. Serve the chili hot, garnished with fresh cilantro, shredded cheddar cheese, and a dollop of sour cream.