Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 large onions, coarsely chopped
  • 3 -6 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 lbs ground turkey
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes (don't drain!)
  • 2 (16 ounce) cans whole pinto beans
  • 2 green peppers, coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 ounce unsweetened chocolate, grated

Method

  • Combine first ten ingredients in microwave safe dish.
  • Microwave on high for 2 and 1/2 minutes.
  • Stir in 1-2 T water if mixture becomes too dry.
  • Microwave on high 2 and 1/2 to 3 minutes or till onions are tender crisp.
  • Let stand 3 minutes.
  • Stir in turkey.
  • Microwave on high 10-13 minutes or til turkey is partially done, stirring once.
  • Add tomatoes, beans, peppers and chocolate.
  • Mix well.
  • Microwave on medium for 40 minutes, stirring twice.
  • Serve with sour cream, grated cheese, diced onions and tortilla chips.