WinningTurkey Chili

Chili cheese dogs!

Chili with Fritos,sour cream,cheese,onions and cilantro

Lean cooked ground turkey breast with a bay leaf.

Adding spices and canned beans.

Diced  canned  tomatoes,beans,spices.

My son's school had a chili cook off festival and their recipe won according to the judges which includes the principal, assistant principal, and the head of the custodian. So we decided to give it a try at home using low fat turkey breast and a little more spices and it was  delicious!


8 oz ground turkey breast or chicken breast
2 -13 oz canned beans
-drained and rinsed(we liked black beans and navy beans)
2-  cans tomato sauce
1-canned chili or diced  tomatoes
1/4 c. tomato ketchup
2  cans full of water
1-bay leaf
3T-chili powder
1 t. cumin powder
1T. garlic powder
1- small diced onion
1T. olive oil
salt,sugar,pepper to taste
a small bunch of cilantro chopped(optional)
sriracha hot chili sauce(opt.)

1. Add oil and cook meat until no longer pink, drain fat.
2.Add onions to the cooked meat and cook until transparent.
3.Add rinsed beans, tomato sauce,tomatoes, and the rest of the spices,using the empty bean can as measuring cup- add 2 can full of water.Put  the lid on and simmer in medium low heat about 30 minutes stirring it frequently.
4. Adjust spices and serve with Frito's,onions,cheese,sour cream,diced avocados or  chili hot dogs or by itself.