Ground Turkey Chili

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 cup water
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (16 ounce) can canned diced (or crushed) tomatoes
• 1 (16 ounce) can canned black (or kidney) beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels (optional)
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons chili powder (dark if you have it)
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika (hot, not sweet)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (optional, adjust to taste)
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Heat a large pot or dutch oven over medium heat
2. Add the ground turkey and cook until evenly browned
3. Drain off the fat from the turkey and remove to a bowl
4. Saute the onion in the oil and cook until the onion starts to get transparent
5. Add browned turkey and remaining ingredients, bring to a boil
6. Simmer for 30-60 minutes and adjust salt to taste
7. Serve over white rice