Chipotle Turkey Chili with Black Beans

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 cup yellow onion (diced)
• 1 cup red bell pepper (diced)
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2-3 whole canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (minced)
• 1 Tablespoon adobo sauce (from the chipotle can)
• 3 Tablespoons chili powder (mild not a spicy chili powder)
• 1 Tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes (see notes)
• 30 ounces canned black beans (drained)
• 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• Optional toppings - shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, sliced jalapenos, green onions, minced cilantro or tortilla chips

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the onion and bell pepper. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes or until the onion starts to turn translucent. Stir often to prevent burning and ensure even cooking.

2. 2

   Add the ground turkey to the pot and sprinkle on the salt. Break up the meat; cook until no longer pink, about 6 minutes. Next add the garlic, chipotle pepper and, adobo sauce, and the remaining dried seasoning. Cook for one minute, stirring to coat the browned turkey and vegetables with the seasoning.

3. 3

   Add in the chicken stock, diced tomatoes with their juice, and beans to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 40 minutes. Stir in the vinegar. Season to taste, if needed.