Chili

Whenever I make chili, I never find a recipe with exactly what I am looking for.  This recipe is a combination of several recipes.  This chili has vegetables, a variety of beans, a little spice with a subtle sweetness.  It is healthy comfort food and an economical meal at its finest.  This makes a lot of chili, which is good for sharing and it also freezes great.  The last time I made it, I shared it with a group of friends and then froze the rest in individual containers.

1 lb ground turkey (can also use lean ground beef)
1 green bell pepper
1 red bell pepper
1 yellow onion
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
2 cloves minced garlic
1/2 tablespoon cumin
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 tablespoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 cans diced tomatoes
1 small can tomato sauce
1 can diced green chilies
1 can black beans
1 can pinto beans
1 can kidney beans
1 can great northern beans
2 tablespoons brown sugar

1. Dice the bell peppers and onion.  In a large skillet brown ground turkey, breaking it up into small chunks.  If it starts to stick, add a little olive oil.  When the ground turkey is partially browned, add the onion and peppers.  Continue to cook until onions are translucent and turkey is cooked through.

2. In a large pot, add meat and vegetables and remaining ingredients.  Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. Serve with cornbread, garnish with cheese, sour cream, diced onion, cilantro, and whatever else sounds good.

Variations-
If you would like a spicier chili (which I generally do), increase the red pepper flakes and cayenne pepper to taste.
You can also brown the meat and veggies and then add everything to a crockpot set on low for up to 6 hours.