Homemade Turkey Chili

We had some birthday celebrations this week at work, so I decided to whip up an easy chili that anyone could make.  I personally believe that everything tastes better with an egg on it.  I decided to try out a fried egg on top of our chili and it was absolutely delicious! I topped my chili off with avocado, onion, and cheese, but you could use any toppings you like.  I promise you'll try this chili one time, and you'll wanna make it all year round!


INGREDIENTS:
1-2 lbs. ground turkey
1 sweet onion diced
3-4 cloves garlic diced
Red bell pepper diced            (These were on sale, you can use
Yellow bell pepper diced      any bell pepper you have on hand)
2 fresh jalapenos
Splash white wine (Anything you've got will work!)
1 Can red beans
1 Can black beans
1 Can chili beans
1 Can crushed tomatoes
1 small can green chilies
3-4 Tbs. Chili powder (add one at a time, tasting after each one and add more as you like)
1 Tbs. Onion powder
1 Tbs. Garlic powder
pinch of red pepper flakes

1. Begin by browning the turkey in a large pot on medium-high heat. .  Add in the onions and garlic and saute until the onions are translucent.  De glaze the pot with a splash of white wine, and continue cooking the turkey and onions until the white wine is cooked completely out.

2.  Once the onion is finished cooking, add in the diced bell peppers and continue cooking until the peppers are softened. 

3.  Add in the beans, tomatoes, diced jalapenos, and green chilies. At this point, you will also want to add in the chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and red pepper flakes. Lower the heat down and allow the chili to simmer for at least an hour.  

You can serve it that day, or heat it up for another time.  Another great idea is to freeze it in single servings and defrost as necessary.  Just top it off with whatever toppings you like, including fried eggs, and enjoy!!!