Healthy Cowboy Turkey Chili

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground turkey
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
• 1 cup salsa
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (Optional)
• 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's®)
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 (15.5 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15.5 ounce) can great northern beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

Directions

Cook the ground turkey in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it up as it browns. This should take about 5 minutes. Once it’s cooked through, drain any excess grease and set the turkey aside. Next, heat some olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Toss in the corn, celery, onion, and garlic, and sauté everything until the veggies are soft and fragrant, around 5 minutes. Add the browned turkey back into the pot, then stir in the tomatoes, salsa, chicken broth, and all the spices—chili powder, cilantro, cayenne, Creole seasoning, cumin, and oregano. Let it all simmer gently over medium-low heat for about half an hour so the flavors can really come together. After that, stir in the beans and keep it simmering for another 15 minutes. Finally, sprinkle in the Cheddar cheese and stir until it’s melted and creamy. Serve warm and enjoy!