Slow Carb Turkey Chili

This is a Slow Carb Turkey Chili that I modified for P90X. It's approximately a 50/30/20 meal; 50% protein, 30% carbs, 20% fat and is a good choice for Phase 1 "Fat Shredder" of P90X.

To increase carbs for other phases of P90X, try adding onions and more beans.

Ingredients:

• 1.5 lbs 97% or 99% Fat Free Ground Turkey
• 1 can red kidney beans (drained)
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1.5 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cups chicken stock or broth
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp onion powder
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 5 tsp minced garlic
• 1 chipotle chile coarsely chopped (it's in ethnic aisles, a small can called "chipotle chile en adobo")
• 1 tbsp of the chipotle chile en adobo sauce

Directions:

Without Onions

1. Over medium-high heat in a large skillet break turkey with a wooden spoon and cook until meat is no longer raw, about 3 to 5 minutes. When I double the recipe I either use two skillets or cook two 1.5 lbs of turkey right after the other before adding it to a large pot.
2. Add the olive oil, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, dried oregano, and cook stirring until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
3. Stir in paste and Chipotle sauce and peppers, cook for 1 minute.
4. Add broth and simmer for about 8 minutes.
5. Add tomatoes and beans.
6. Bring to a boil.
7. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until thick, about 10 minutes.

With Onions

1. Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add the chopped onions, garlic powder, chili powder, dried oregano, and cook stirring until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
2. Stir in paste and Chipotle sauce and peppers, cook for 1 minute.
3. Add turkey and break it up with a wooden spoon, cook until meat is no longer raw, about 3 to 5 minutes.
4. Add broth and simmer for about 8 minutes.
5. Add tomatoes and beans.
6. Bring to a boil.
7. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until thick, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition for ingredients above (aprox):

Makes about 7 cups

Calories: 1533
Carbs: 110
Fat: 35
Protein: 201
Sugar: 30

Dish out however much you need based on your caloric requirements. On a 2400 calorie-a-day meal plan, with only three meals, you would need about 800 calories per meal. In this case, almost 4 cups. It's easier if you spread out your meals over 5 times a day.

Cooking times are estimated.

Enjoy! Feel free to modify as necessary. Add cayenne pepper if you want more heat.

Pictures

Modified from the 30-minute turkey chili recipe from the Food Network.