Turkey Chili

“This can be made on the stove-top or in a crock pot on low for about 6 hours.”

1 pound lean ground turkey

1 cup chopped onion

1 cup chopped green pepper

2 teaspoons minced garlic

1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes

1 can (16 oz) kidney beans, rinsed and drained

1 can (11 1/2 oz) tomato juice

1 can (4 oz) chopped green chilies

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes

1 tablespoon ground cumin

1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder, add more if you want a spicier chili

2 teaspoons dried oregano

1 1/2 teaspoons pepper

In a large saucepan, cook the turkey, onion, green pepper and garlic over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain.

Add remaining ingredients and cook for 25 minutes. 

Can add reduced-fat cheese, cilantro and green onions for garnish. Serve.

For crock pot, brown turkey in a skillet then add all of the ingredients into crock pot. Cover and cook for 6 hours.

Ready in about 35 minutes. Serves 6.