Turkey Chilli with Lentils
Serves 10
Directions
- 1Soak green lentils in water for at least 30 minutes.
- 2Chop the onion and bell peppers.
- 3Brown the ground turkey in a large pot.
- 4Add chopped onions and bell peppers to the pot.
- 5Stir in tomato paste.
- 6Add canned diced tomatoes.
- 7Pour in some of the stock and add the soaked lentils.
- 8Add the browned ground turkey back into the pot.
- 9Pour in the remaining stock and add chilli seasoning packets.
- 10Stir in the rinsed kidney beans and let the chilli simmer.
Ingredients
- 2 cups green lentils, soaked
- 1 whole onion, chopped
- 2 whole bell pepper, chopped
- 3 lbs ground turkey
- 1 can tomato paste
- 2 cans diced tomatoes
- 1 qt chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 packets chilli seasoning mix
- 2 cans kidney beans, rinsed
Equipment
large potcutting boardknifewooden spooncolandermeasuring cup
Tips
- The recipe freezes and reheats really well.
- The flavour improves the longer the chilli sits.
- The base recipe is easy to customize with whatever vegetables you have on hand.