Easy Spicy Turkey Chili

Ingredients

• 1  bay leaves 
• 28 ounce cannellini beans drained and rinsed canned
• 28 ounce canned tomatoes diced canned
• 0.1 teaspoon ground pepper 
• 3 tablespoons chili powder 
• 2 medium garlic clove coarsely chopped
• 0.1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin 
• 1 pound pd of ground turkey 
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt as needed plus more
• 1 cup chicken broth low-sodium
• 0.5 teaspoon oregano dried
• 1 medium bell pepper red
• 6 servings cheddar cheese shredded
• 6 servings cream sour
• 6 servings tortilla chips 
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 
• 1 medium onion yellow

Equipment

• wooden spoon
• dutch oven

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering.
2. Add the bell pepper, onion, and garlic, season with salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened, about 5 to 8 minutes.Increase the heat to medium high, add the turkey, and cook, breaking it up into smaller pieces with a wooden spoon, until it’s no longer pink and is just cooked through, about 4 to 6 minutes.
3. Add the chili powder, measured salt, oregano, cumin, cayenne, and cinnamon, stir to coat the turkey and vegetables, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
4. Add the tomatoes and their juices as well as the broth or stock, stir to combine, and bring to a simmer.
5. Add the beans and return to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium low, add the bay leaf, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the flavors meld, about 30 minutes.
6. Remove the bay leaf. Taste and season with additional salt as needed.
7. Serve with the cheese, sour cream, and chips, for topping.