Chipotle Pork Chili

Chipotle Pork Chili

Ingredients:

1 medium green pepper, chopped

1 small onion, chopped

1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, finely chopped

1 tablespoon canola oil

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 can (16 ounces) red beans, rinsed and drained

1 cup beef broth

1/2 cup salsa

2 teaspoons ground cumin

2 teaspoons chili powder

2 cups cubed cooked pork

1/4 cup sour cream

Directions:

In a large saucepan, saute the green pepper, onion and chipotle pepper in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the beans, broth, salsa, cumin and chili powder. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until thickened. Add pork; heat through. Serve with sour cream.

Serves 4

Turkey Chili

Turkey Chili

Ingredients:

1 pound lean ground turkey

1 medium green pepper, finely chopped

1 small red onion, finely chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained

1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained

1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth

1-3/4 cups frozen corn, thawed

1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste

1 tablespoon chili powder

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder


Directions:

In a large nonstick skillet, cook the turkey, green pepper and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain.

Transfer to a 4-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, broth, corn, tomato paste, chili powder, pepper, cumin and garlic powder.

Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until heated through. Serve