Easy Healthy Tex Mex Turkey Pinto Bean Chili Simple Nourished Living Food

HEALTHY TURKEY CHILI WITH PINTOS BEANS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large heavy-bottom soup pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Crumble in turkey or chicken and cook, breaking up large pieces until no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Stir in garlic, peppers, onion, scallion whites and jalapeño and cook, stirring often until the vegetables are cooked down and mostly softened, about 10 minutes.
• Stir in chili powder, cumin and salt and cook until the spices are fragrant 30 seconds to 2 minutes. Sprinkle the cornmeal over the vegetable mixture and stir to coat.
• Stir in tomatoes, beans and broth and bring to a simmer, stirring often. Reduce heat to maintain simmer and cook, stirring occasionally until the chili is thick and the onions and peppers are tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Stir in lime juice, oregano and the remaining scallion greens. Serve with garnishes if desired.

TEX MEX TURKEY CHILI

Steps:

• Heat skillet to medium-high heat and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
• Brown ground turkey, stir occasionally to ensure it cooks evenly.
• Remove from skillet, putting directly in to Crockpot.
• Open and drain cans of corn and black beans.
• Open Rotel cans, keep juice in can.
• Put canned ingredients in Crockpot with browned turkey and mix well.
• In mixing bowl, combine 1 cup water with pre-packaged chili mix. Mix with whisk until well blended and add to Crockpot.
• Cook on low in Crockpot for 2 hours and then serve.
• Serve in a bowl alongside tortilla scoops or over steamed white or brown rice and enjoy!

TURKEY AND BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• Heat a Dutch oven (or other heavy 5-quart pot) over medium heat. Add bacon; cook until crisp and brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Raise heat to high; add turkey. Cook, stirring and breaking up meat with a spoon, until no longer pink, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Add onion, garlic, and jalapenos; cook until soft, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Stir in chili powder, cocoa powder, and cumin; cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 minute.
• Break up tomatoes with a spoon or your hands, and stir them in along with the puree. Add molasses, 1 cup water, and 4 teaspoons salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer; cook, partially covered, 30 minutes.
• Add beans; continue cooking, uncovered, until meat and beans are very tender, and chili is thick, about 30 minutes more. Serve with desired toppings.

TEX-MEX CHILI

Steps:

• Saute onions and garlic in oil.
• Add ground beef and brown. Drain.
• Add taco seasoning and cumin. Mix well.
• Add remaining ingredients, salt and pepper to taste.
• Cook 20-30 minutes.
• Serve hot with garnishes of your choice.
• NOTE: For FRITO PIE serve over a bed of fritos and topped with grated cheddar.

TURKEY AND PINTO BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• Generously spray bottom of heavy large pot with nonstick spray. Add onion, bell peppers and garlic and sauté over high heat until vegetables begin to soften, about 8 minutes. Add turkey and sauté until no longer pink, breaking up large pieces with back of fork, about 5 minutes. Mix in chili powder, cumin and oregano and stir 1 minute. Add beans, tomatoes with juices, broth and chocolate. Bring chili to boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer uncovered until chili thickens, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour. Season with salt and pepper.

TEX-MEX CORN CHIP CHILI

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook for 7 minutes. Add the onion, garlic, chili powder and cumin and cook over medium-low heat for 5 minutes. Add the beans, with their liquid, and the tomatoes; bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thick, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Stir in the cilantro, then top with the cheese, cover and let stand until the cheese melts, 5 to 10 minutes. Place a handful of corn chips in each of 4 bowls. Top with the chili and serve.

PINTO BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• Place beans in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid. , In a Dutch oven, cook the beef, onion and celery over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually stir in water. Add the beans, chili powder, cumin and sugar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours or until beans are tender. Stir in the tomatoes, vinegar and salt; heat through, stirring occasionally., Meanwhile, for quesadillas, spread about 1 tablespoon of chilies on half of each tortilla. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup of cheese; fold in half. In a large skillet, cook tortillas in 1 teaspoon of oil over medium heat until lightly browned on each side, adding more oil as needed. Cut each in half. Serve with chili.

EMERIL'S TURKEY AND PINTO BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• In a large Dutch oven or other heavy pot, cook bacon over medium-high, stirring occasionally, until fat is rendered and bacon is crisp, about 8 minutes. Add onions and bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables soften, about 3 minutes. Add turkey, chili powder, cumin, garlic, and oregano and cook, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, until cooked through and lightly browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Add tomatoes and juice, beans, and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a rapid simmer, partially cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens, 20 minutes. (To store, refrigerate cooled chili in an airtight container, up to 3 days.) Serve topped with cilantro.

PINTO BEANS WITH MEXICAN-STYLE SEASONINGS

Steps:

• Place pinto beans into a large pot and pour in enough water to cover by 2 to 3 inches. Let beans soak overnight.
• Drain beans, return to pot, and pour in fresh water to cover; add diced tomatoes, bacon, onion, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 3 hours.
• Stir cilantro and salt into bean mixture; simmer until beans are soft, about 1 more hour.