Traditional Chili with Ground Turkey

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 large onion , diced
• 1 green bell pepper , chopped
• 1 small red bell pepper , chopped
• 2 jalapeño peppers , Optional
• 4 cloves garlic , minced
• 2 tablespoons cumin
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoons ground thyme
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 can pinto beans , 15 ounce
• 1 can red beans , 15 ounce
• 1 can diced tomatoes , 15 ounce
• 1 can tomato sauce , 15 ounce
• 1 can tomato paste , 6 ounce

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; stir in ground turkey. Cook and stir until turkey is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink. Drain and discard any excess grease.

2. 2

   Stir in onion, bell peppers, and jalapeños; cook and stir until onion softened and translucent, about 8 minutes. Add garlic, cumin, chili powder, sugar, salt, black pepper, and thyme. Continue to cook until fragrant, about 8 more minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. 3

   Stir in beef broth, pinto beans, red beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer until thickened, about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. For a thinner chili, cover the pot when simmering.