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Make Chili with Leftovers

Skip the step of browning and adding ground beef and chop up the turkey you have on hand. The vegetables and beans will add fibre and nutrients for a chunky and quick chili.

Check out this recipe:

Leftover Turkey Chili Recipe Ingredients:

1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 large onion, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 2 1/2 tablespoons chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon salt or to taste 1 can (28 oz. size) tomato puree 1 can (15 1/2 oz. size) kidney beans, undrained 2 cups chopped, cooked turkey

Directions:

- Heat oil in skillet over medium heat; add next 6 ingredients and cook until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.

- Add tomato puree and beans; stir in turkey.

- Simmer 5 minutes longer.

Serve with toppings such as grated cheddar cheese, olives, salsa and hot sauce.

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