Turkey Chili

• 2 cups dried kidney beans
• 2 Tbsp. olive or vegetable oil
• 2 lbs. ground turkey
• 1 large onion, coarsely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 medium green chile pepper, seeded & coarsely chopped
• 1/4 tsp. sugar
• 2 Tbsp. pure chile powder
• 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
• 2 tsp. Mexican oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1 tsp. salt

1. TO COOK BEANS: Sort & rinse beans. Cover with water & soak overnight, OR bring to a boil for 5 minutes, remove from heat, cover & let rest for 1 hour. Drain, rinse & cover beans with water. Bring to a boil, cover & simmer approximately 1-1/2 hours or until nearly tender. Remove cover & continue cooking until completely tender. Check occasionally to determine if more liquid is needed. Set aside.
2. FOR CHILI: Heat oil in a 2-qt. saucepan. Add meat, onion & garlic. Brown. Add all other ingredients, including beans. Simmer uncovered over low heat for 40 minutes. Remove bay leaf. Garnish with diced onion, diced fresh jalapenos, grated Monterey Jack cheese & chopped fresh cilantro.

kidney beans, olive, ground turkey, onion, clove garlic, green chile pepper, sugar, chile powder, ground cumin, oregano, bay leaf, pepper, salt

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/turkey-chili-50047554 (may not work)