I love the recipe from Eat Yourself Skinny, but I’ve adapted it slightly with my own twist.  Enjoy!

Prep time: 10 min. | Cook time: 1 hour 10 min. | Total: 1 hour 20 min.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb turkey, 99% lean
• 1 TBSP cooking oil (lately I use coconut, but EVOO or another type is fine)
• 1 red onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 3 Tbsp chili powder
• 1 Tbsp cayenne pepper
• 1 Tbsp oregano
• salt, to taste
• black pepper, to taste
• 2 Tbsp liquid smoke
• 1 Tbsp hot pepper sauce (e.g. Tabasco)
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 can tomato paste
• 1 cup red kidney beans (optional)
• sour cream and/or shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

Directions:

1. Heat oil over medium heat in large sauce pan
2. Cook onion and green pepper, about 3 minutes
3. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 3 minutes
4. Add turkey meat, breaking into small chunks; cook until browned
5. Transfer turkey and onion mixture to slow cooker and add all final ingredients (except sour cream or cheese); cook on low for approximately 3 hours
6. Top with sour cream or cheese to serve

*Or, you can cook everything in a Dutch oven and make it a one-pot meal!