Turkey Chili

INGREDIENTS		8-10 Servings
2 lbs.		Ground turkey meat
1 tbsp.		Olive oil
1 each		Onion, medium, diced
4 each		Garlic cloves, minced
½ cup		Red bell pepper, seeded, diced
½ cup		Green bell pepper, seeded, diced
1/3 cup		Anaheim chile, seeded, diced
1 tsp.		Jalapeno pepper, seeded, minced
3 tsp.		Chili powder
pinch		Red chili flakes
¼ cup		Tomato paste
2 cups		Diced tomatoes
1 cup		Black beans, cooked
2 tsp.		Parsley, chopped
to taste		Salt
to taste		Fresh ground black pepper
to garnish		Shredded Cheddar and Jack cheeses
to garnish		Red onion, diced
to garnish		Sour cream (optional)
to garnish		Fried tortilla strips (optional)

METHOD
1.	Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add onions, garlic, red and green pepper, Anaheim chile and Jalapeno pepper, sauté until tender. Add chile powder, cumin, oregano, bay leaves and chili flakes, continue to sauté for 2-3 minutes. Add ground turkey and cook for 8-10 minutes, while stirring. Stir in tomato pasted, diced tomatoes and parsley. Bring to a simmer and reduce to low heat. Cover and simmer over low heat for 1 hour, stirring regularly. Stir in black beans when chili has cooked for 45 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper. Portion chili into warm serving bowls. Top with red onion, and shredded Cheddar and Jack cheese. Serve with sour cream and fried tortilla strips if desired.

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