10.04.12 |
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 medium green pepper, chopped
- 5 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 chipotle chile en adobo, coarsely chopped, with 1 tablespoon sauce (optional for heat)
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, with their juice
- 1 (15 1/2-ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- Sliced scallions, cilantro sprigs, avocado for garnish, optional
- Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the onion, garlic, salt, chili powder, and oregano and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato paste and the chipotle chile and sauce; cook 1 minute more.
- Add the turkey, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, and cook until the meat loses its raw color, about 3 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes–crushing them through your fingers into the skillet–along with their juices and the beans; bring to a boil.
- Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until thick, about 20 minutes.