Cincinnati Turkey Chili

By Meals_by_Mel

Ingredients

• 4 ounces  uncooked spaghetti
• Cooking spray
• 8 ounces  lean ground turkey
• 1 1/2 cups  prechopped onion, divided
• 1 cup  chopped green bell pepper
• 1 tablespoon  bottled minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon  chili powder
• 2 tablespoons  tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon  ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon  dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon  ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon  ground allspice
• 1/2 cup  fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
• 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 2 1/2 tablespoons  chopped semisweet chocolate
• 1/4 teaspoon  salt
• 3/4 cup  (3 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Details

Servings 5
Adapted from find.myrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain; set aside.

2. Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add turkey; cook 3 minutes, stirring to crumble. Add 1 cup onion, bell pepper, and garlic; sauté 3 minutes. Stir in chili powder and next 5 ingredients (through allspice); cook 1 minute. Add broth, beans, and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in chocolate and salt. Serve chili over spaghetti; top with remaining 1/2 cup onion and cheese.