Simple Scandinavian Turkey Chili

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 pounds ground turkey, (93 lean)
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) can chili beans in mild sauce (such as Bush’s Best)
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 bay leaf

Directions

Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir turkey, celery, and onion in the hot skillet until turkey is browned and crumbly, about 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.

Stir chili beans, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and bay leaf with the turkey mixture; bring to a simmer, cover pot with a lid, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for 1 hour.