INGREDIENTS
4 tbsp
olive oil, divided
2 lb
ground turkey (I used extra lean)
1
medium/large sweet Vidalia onion, diced small
1
medium/large red bell pepper, diced small
3
to 5 garlic cloves, finely pressed or minced
2
to 3 teaspoons kosher salt, or to taste* (see Note below)
1 tsp
freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
1 15.5 ounce can
red kidney beans (I used low-salt), drained and rinsed if desired
1 15 ounce can
black beans (I used no-salt added), drained and rinsed if desired
1 14.5 ounce can
petite diced tomatoes (I used no-salt added)
1 8 ounce can
tomato sauce, plus 8 ounces water used to rinse out can (I used no-salt added)
about 8 ounces water, chicken or vegetable broth, optional (see step 5 below)
2 4 ounce cans
diced green chilis (I used fire-roasted)
1 tbsp
cumin
1 tbsp
chili powder
2 tsp
smoked paprika (regular paprika may be substituted)
2
to 4 bay leaves
1
to 2 teaspoons granulated sugar, optional and to taste
sour cream, green onions, shredded cheese, crushed tortilla chips or crackers; all optional for garnishing