The simmering is what brings this chili together, allowing all the flavors to mingle. What a perfect one pot meal for colder weather. You may want to enjoy this with rice, a slice of toasted bread or cornbread.
Oil
- 1 Tablespoon avocado, sesame, canola oil, peanut, or light olive oil
Onion
- 1 medium onion, diced or 2 teaspoons onion powder
Garlic
- 2-4 cloves, minced or 1 teaspoon, powdered
Protein
- 1 lb ground turkey, chicken, crumbled tofu, or tempeh
Beans
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained & rinsed
Tomatoes
- 1 can (14.5 oz) crushed tomato
Chili-powder
- 1½ Tablespoons chili powder
Cayenne
- ¼ teaspoon, powdered
Cumin
-½ teaspoon, ground
Oregano
- 1 Tablespoon, dried
Basil
- 1 Tablespoon, dried
Vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
Step 1
Place oil in heavy pot over medium heat, cook onions & garlic until onions are translucent. Add dried basil, oregano and cumin.
Step 2
Add turkey or chicken and cook until meat is browned.
Step 3
Stir in beans, tomato, chili powder, cayenne pepper and vinegar.
Step 4
Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 60 minutes.