Stay Lean with Turkey Chili
INGREDIENTS: • 1 tbsp olive oil • 1 large onion, finely chopped • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped • 1/2 stick of celery, chopped • 2 garlic cloves, minced • 1 pound 99% fat-free ground turkey • 2 tbsp chili powder • 2 tsp ground cumin • 1 tsp oregano • 1/2 tsp...
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