Turkey Chili

Ingredients:

•  2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1 Medium Onion, Chopped
• 1 Yellow or Orange Bell Pepper
• 1 Large Poblano Chili, Chopped
• 2 Garlic Cloves, minced
• 1 lb Ground Turkey
• 2 Cans (28 oz each) diced tomatoes
• 2 Cans (15 oz each) black beans
• 3 Tablespoons tomato paste
• 3 Tablespoons chili powder
• 2 Teaspoons Ground Cumin
• 1 1/2 Teaspoons Sugar
• 1/4 Cup Lime Juice

Method:

1. Heat Oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Saute Onion, bell pepper, chile, and garlic, stirring often; 5-6 minutes.  Add Turkey, increase heat to high, and cook, stirring often and breaking meat into chunks, until it's no longer pink, 4 to 5 minutes.
2. Stir in tomatoes, beans, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, and sugar. Cover and bring chili to a boil, stirring often.  Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until some flavors are blended, 45 minutes to 1 hour.  Stir in lime juice.
3. Sprinkle cheese and cilantro on top (if desired).