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Turkey White Bean with Chilly 

• 2 large onions, chopped

• 4 cloves garlic, sliced

• 1 cup chicken or turkey stock, or more if needed

• 2 pounds ground turkey

• 2 bell peppers, red, yellow or orange, chopped

• ¼ cup canned chipotle chilies

• 1 jalapeno chili, seeded and mined

• 2 to 3 tablespoons chili powder, or to taste

• 1 to 2 teaspoon toasted cumin seed

• 1 teaspoon ground coriander or more to taste

• 1 (28-ounce) can tomato puree

• Coarsely ground salt and pepper to taste

• 3 cups dried navy or pinto beans, cooked

• Splash of hot sauce 

GARNISHES:

• 2 bunches scallions, chopped

• 1 cup shredded Cheddar Jack cheese

• 1 cup shredded Jack cheese

• 2 red onions, chopped

• 2 cups sour cream

• 2 red bell peppers julienned

• 2 bunches cilantro, chopped

• 4 avocado, sliced 

Cook onions and garlic in stock until translucent. Add turkey, peppers and chili; saute for 5 minutes. Stir in chili powder, cumin, coriander, tomato puree, salt, pepper, beans and hot sauce. Simmer for 20 minutes or until flavors are thoroughly blended. Serve with desired garnishes. 

Yield: 10 to 12 servings.

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