Turkey Chili
For lean burgers, chose ground sirloin (around 90 percent lean meat/10 percent fat). Leaner ground beef tends to make dry burgers. When using higher-fat meats such as ground lamb or pork, add an equal amount of ground turkey breast to make the overall burger leaner. Turkey is quite mild, so the flavor of the lamb or pork still comes through. Source: Healthy Ezine of the Week
Ingredients:
1 pound ground turkey
3/4 cup onion, minced
2 tablespoons butter
3 cups water
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon dry parsley flakes
1 teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 15-1/2 ounce can red kidney beans, drained
1 6-ounce can tomato paste
1/2 cup pearl barley
3/4 cup Cheddar cheese
Directions:
- In large sauce pan, cook turkey and onions in margarine until turkey is browned and no longer pink in color, about 9 minutes. Drain; return turkey and onions to pan.
- Add remaining ingredients except the cheese to turkey mixture; bring to boil, stirring frequently. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Uncover and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve over cooked macaroni.
- Sprinkle 3 tablespoons of cheese over each serving of chili.
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 70 minutes
4 Servings, about 1-1⁄2 cups each
Per serving:
- Calories 540
- Total fat 26 grams
- Saturated fat 9 grams
- Cholesterol 104 milligrams
- Sodium 579 milligrams