Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 2.25 hours Servings: 8
Ingredients
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 small yellow onion, chopped
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1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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1 jalapeño pepper, chopped
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1 tsp dried thyme, crushed
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2 tbsp red chili powder
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1 tbsp ground cumin
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2 pounds (32 oz / 907 g) lean ground turkey
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2 cups fresh tomatoes, chopped finely
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2 ounces (57 g) sugar-free tomato paste
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2 cups homemade chicken broth
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1 cup water
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Salt and ground black pepper, as required
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1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Directions
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In a large Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat and sauté the onion and bell pepper for about 5–7 minutes.
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Add the garlic, jalapeño pepper, thyme, and spices and sauté for about 1 minute.
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Add the turkey and cook for about 4–5 minutes.
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Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, and cacao powder, and cook for about 2 minutes.
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Add in the broth and water and bring to a boil.
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Now, reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered for about 2 hours.
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Add in salt and black pepper and remove from the heat.
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Top with cheddar cheese and serve hot.
Nutrition
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Calories: 234
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Net Carbs: 4.8 g
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Total Fat: 12.6 g
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Saturated Fat: 3.2 g
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Cholesterol: 81 mg
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Sodium: 328 mg
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Total Carbs: 6.9 g
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Fiber: 2.1 g
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Sugar: 3.2 g
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Protein: 24.9 g
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