Serve this streamlined version of an intricate Mexican dish as you would chili -- ladle it into big bowls to eat with a spoon. Offer Water-crisped Tortilla Chips alongside; they complement the chili without compromising its low fat content.
Yields: 4 to 6 servings
Preparation time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 medium-size onion, chopped
- 1 pound ground skinless turkey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
- 1 can (about 8 oz.) tomato sauce
- 1 can (about 14 1/2 oz.) stewed tomatoes
- 1 can (about 15 oz.) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed; or
- 2 cups cooked red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 1/4 teaspoon liquid hot pepper seasoning
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa
- 1 teaspoon each paprika and ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon each dry oregano and dry basil
In a 4- to 5-quart pan, combine onion and 1/4 cup water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; then boil, stirring occasionally, until liquid evaporates and onion begins to brown (about 5 minutes). To deglaze, add 1/4 cup more water and stir to scrape browned bits free. Then continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until onion begins to brown again. Repeat deglazing and browning steps, using 1/4 cup more water.
Crumble turkey into pan; add garlic. Cook, stirring, until meat is no longer pink and liquid has evaporated. Stir in tomato sauce, tomatoes, beans, molasses, hot pepper seasoning, cocoa, paprika, cumin, oregano, and basil. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer until flavors are well blended (about 30 minutes).
Nutrition information: Per serving: 256 calories (27% fat, 39% carbohydrates, 34% protein), 8 g total fat (2 g saturated fat), 25 g carbohydrates, 22 g protein, 66 mg cholesterol, 685 mg sodium
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