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August 2006

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Millenni-YUM - Great New Recipes using Manitoba Foods

Turkey Chili and Cheddar Melt

Turkey Chili and Cheddar Melt
1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil
1 lb (500 g) ground turkey
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped celery
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp (15 mL) chili powder
pinch cayenne pepper
28 oz can (796 mL) tomatoes
5.5 oz can (156 mL) tomato paste
19 oz can (540 mL) kidney beans, drained
1 cup (250 mL) chopped Cheddar cheese chunks
2 cups (500 mL) shredded lettuce

In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat oil. Brown ground turkey with onion, celery and garlic; drain if necessary. Add chili powder, cayenne, tomatoes and tomato paste; breaking up tomatoes. Bring to a boil, reduce heat; cover and simmer 20 minutes. Stir in kidney beans, cover and simmer 10 minutes longer. Add Cheddar cheese chunks; simmer 3 minutes longer until cheese begins to melt. Spoon chili into soup bowls; top each serving with lettuce.

Makes 4 servings (1 3/4 cup each)

Manitoba Turkey Producers
www.turkey.mb.ca

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