Jalepeno Popper Turkey Chili

January 09, 2013

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This comes together in a flash – I’m talking under an hour – so it’s perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. Score!

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium red onion, finely chopped
2 jalepeno peppers, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound ground turkey
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 (14.5 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14.5 ounce) can corn, drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can fire roasted tex-mex tomatoes (I found mine at Wal-Mart; if you can't find it, just use regular diced tomatoes)
1/2 cup salsa
1 (14.5 ounce) can broth (I used chicken, but feel free to substitute with beef or vegetable broth)
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
garnish with Mexican cheese, additional cilantro, jalepeno and sour cream, if desired

Heat oil in a large stock pot. Add diced onion, jalepeno, and garlic, and saute until veggies are tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add the ground turkey to the pot and brown all over. Add the...
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Nutritions

Calories
6149

Sodium
8878mg
369% DV

Fat
274g
422% DV

Protein
208g
417% DV

Carbs
291g
99% DV

Fiber
89g
359% DV