Three Bean and Turkey* Chili

Yield: approx. 12¾ cups / 3 Litres
2 cups/500mL Onion, chopped
¾ cup/175mL Red Pepper, chopped
¾ cup/175mL Green Pepper, chopped
2 cloves Garlic, minced
2-3tbsp./30-45mL W&L Sonoran Spice Blend
½ tsp./2.5mL Cayenne (or 1 jalapeno. minced)
1 lb./.454 kg. Ground Turkey
1 can Great Northern Beans (16oz./500mL)
1 can Red Kidney Beans (15oz./470mL)
1 can Black Beans (15oz./470mL)
1 can Diced Tomatoes (15oz./470mL)
1 can Tomato Sauce (15oz./470mL)
1 tbsp./15mL Dried Oregano
1 tbsp./15mL Dried Thyme

Heat the oil in the bottom of a heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add pepper and onions and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Add garlic, W&L Sonoran seasoning blend and ground turkey. Cook while stirring until turkey is cooked (about five minutes).

Drain and rinse all beans then add to the pot. Add the tomato products, herbs and spices. Bring to a boil, turn down heat to medium low and simmer chili for 1 - 1½ hours.

Add more cayenne and W&L Sonoran seasoning blend for a hotter and bolder taste.

*For vegetarian, omit the ground turkey or replace it with soy TVP (textured vegetable protein).

Chef
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