Lean Cowboy Turkey Chili

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground turkey
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
• 1 cup salsa
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (Optional)
• 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's®)
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 (15.5 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15.5 ounce) can great northern beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

Step 1

Cook the ground turkey in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it up as it browns. This should take about 5 minutes. Once it’s cooked through, drain any excess grease.

Step 2

Heat some olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Toss in the corn, celery, onion, and garlic, and cook until everything is soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add the browned turkey back into the pot.

Step 3

Pour in the diced tomatoes, salsa, and chicken broth, then sprinkle in the chili powder, cilantro, cayenne, Creole seasoning, cumin, and oregano. Give everything a good stir, then lower the heat and let it simmer gently for about 30 minutes so the flavors can really come together.

Step 4

After that, stir in the beans and let the chili simmer for another 15 minutes. Finally, sprinkle in the shredded Cheddar cheese and stir until it melts completely. Serve hot and enjoy!