Turkey Chili with Leftover Turkey

Ingredients and Weight:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped (about 2 cups)
• 2 green bell peppers, chopped (about 3 cups)
• 2 red bell peppers, chopped (about 3 cups)
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup canned diced tomatoes (14.5 ounces)
• 1 cup canned tomato sauce (15 ounces)
• 1 cup water
• 2 cups leftover cooked turkey, shredded or chopped
• Chopped fresh cilantro, for topping

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Difficulty Level: 2 (Simple)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium heat.
2. Add the onion, green and red bell peppers, and garlic. Cook until softened about 5 minutes.
3. Add the ground turkey, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook, breaking up the turkey with a wooden spoon, until browned about 5 minutes.
4. Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the chili has thickened.
5. Stir in the leftover turkey. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until heated through.
6. Ladle the chili into bowls and top with chopped fresh cilantro.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 300
• Fat: 10g
• Protein: 25g
• Carbohydrates: 25g

Dish Characteristics:

• Hearty and flavorful
• Easy to make
• Perfect for a cold day
• Can be made ahead of time

User Comments:

• "This chili is so delicious and easy to make! I love that I can use leftover turkey, so it's a great way to use up leftovers."
• "The flavors in this chili are incredible. It's the perfect balance of spicy and savory."
• "This chili is a lifesaver on a busy weeknight. It's so quick and easy to make, and everyone in my family loves it."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have leftover turkey, you can use cooked ground turkey.
• You can add other vegetables to the chili, such as corn, zucchini, or carrots.
• To make the chili spicier, add more chili powder or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
• Serve the chili with sour cream, shredded cheese, or tortilla chips.