Hearty Turkey Chili

Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon vegetable or olive oil
• 1 cup chopped onions
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 2 lbs. ground turkey
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans tomatoes, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 (12 ounce) bottle chili sauce
• 1 teaspoon chili powder (or more to suit)
• 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
• 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crushed
• 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained

Serve with

• shredded cheddar cheese
• sour cream
• Serves 6-8

Directions

1. In a large pot, or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium heat.
2. Add the onions and sauté until tender.
3. Add the garlic, cook one minute.
4. Add the green peppers and cook 2 minutes.
5. Add the ground turkey and cook until lightly browned and cooked through.
6. Add tomatoes, chili sauce, chili powder, lemon pepper, basil, thyme and hot pepper sauce.
7. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring to combine.Once it boils, turn down to low and cover.
8. Let simmer for 30 minutes.
9. Add kidney beans; simmer an additional 30 minutes.
10. Optional but delicious served with shredded cheddar cheese and sour cream.