Turkey Sausage Chili

I am of the belief that you can never have too many chili recipes on a cold day. Nothing warms you up like a great bowl of chili. 

This recipe happened on an unexpected, extra-cold day; I had a HUGE craving for chili. I used the ingredients I had on hand and this was the result. Let me say this turned out way better than I anticipated. The flavors are out of this word and the ingredients are full of protein and fiber!

Here's what you need...

1.5 lbs lean ground turkey (93/7)

1 14 oz kielbasa, diced

1 medium Onion, diced

1 bell pepper (I prefer yellow or orange)

3 cloves chopped Garlic

3, 15 oz cans Dark or Light kidney beans, drained and rinsed

2, 15 oz cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes; don't drain

1 4 oz can diced green chili

1 32oz carton vegetable broth
2 T Olive Oil

Spices used are...

Salt, to taste (I like using celery salt) 

2 T Chili Powder
2 T Ground Cumin

1 T Garlic powder

1 T Chipotle powder (less for less spicy) 

In a large pot over medium high heat, add olive oil and the turkey. Break up the meat with a wooden spoon. Season well with salt (I used 2 tsp celery salt).

I like to chop before starting to cook.

After the turkey is halfway cooked, add the kielbasa, onion and bell pepper.

When the onion and bell pepper soften (about 5-6 mins) add chopped garlic and other spices. Lower heat to med/low.

Add beans, green chili, and tomatoes. Mix well.

Turn heat down to low and add vegetable broth. 

Simmer for an hour or longer.  Make sure and stir every so often. Also, the longer it simmers the more the flavors meld together!!

Garnish with whatever you'd like; green onion, sour cream, and shredded cheese!

This rich, flavorful chili is the way to go. I love the combo of the turkey and the kielbasa!  Give it a try and don't forget to tag me on social media #reallifewithlar.

Thank you for your support! Take care of yourselves!

Lar

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