Diabetic-friendly Chili with Beans

Ingredients

• ½ lbs pinto beans
• 2 – 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 x 28 oz can tomatoes, drained
• 1 lbs ground turkey
• 2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 2 tsp cumin
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 x 6 oz can tomato sauce

Procedures

1. Add pinto beans to a 1-quart saucepan and cover them with water.
2. Cook over medium heat 1 hour or until tender.
3. Simmer onion and green pepper in ¼ cup water in a large nonstick skillet until onion is translucent.
4. Add ground beef and cook over medium heat until browned.
5. Drain excess fat from pan.
6. Stir in garlic, chili powder, cumin, and cayenne.
7. Add drained tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beans to chili mixture.
8. Stir well and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
9. Cover and cook for ½ hour over low heat.