Black Bean Turkey Chili

Ingredients

2 tbs olive oil

2 pkgs Ground Turkey (not ground turkey breast)

1 cup onion, coarsely chopped

2 green bell pepper, cut into 1/4" cubes

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon chili powder or more to taste

3 teaspoons ground cumin

3 teaspoons ground coriander

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon dried marjoram (optional)

1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 can (16 oz.) tomato sauce –

2 cans (16 oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained






Directions

*to make beans easier to digest – drain beans and soak in a large bowl with several tbs of baking soda for at last one hour – then drain and use*



In a 3-qt. Saucepan brown onion and red pepper in oil. Add turkey, garlic, jalapeño pepper, chili powder, cumin, coriander, oregano, marjoram, red pepper flakes and cinnamon. Brown mixture over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until turkey is no longer pink.

Stir in tomato sauce and beans and bring to a boil. May need to add some water depending on desired consistency.

Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes. OR

Place in crockpot (add more water if needed to cover turkey and beans) and cook 8 hours on low or 4 hours on High