RECIPE: Chili

This is an ordinary, plain ol', simple chili recipe. Sometimes you just need to go back to the basics, right? I always use ground turkey, because my family likes it better than beef, but you could use either one.

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Chili

2 tsp. olive oil

1 lb. lean ground turkey (or beef)

1 onion, chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

1 can crushed tomatoes

1 can (15 oz.) tomato sauce (or just use more crushed or diced tomatoes)

1 Tbsp. chili powder

1 tsp. cumin

1 can red beans, drained and rinsed

1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes (or more, depending on how spicy you like it)

1 jalapeño pepper, minced (remove membranes and/or seeds to reduce the spice)

1 green bell pepper, diced

In a medium pot, heat oil and brown ground turkey with onions and garlic. Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, and cumin. Simmer for about 1 hour, adding beans after 30 minutes. I like to serve this with corn muffins.