Spicy Turkey and Kale Chili

Chili was one of the first recipes I created on my own...so naturally it's a dish that stays close to my heart. Of course, it has evolved since the first time I made it and I swear it gets better every time! 

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. ground turkey meat
• 2 cups of kale
• 2 cups of Trader Joe's tomato basil marinara (substitute for tomato paste)
• 1 large green pepper
• 1 large tomato
• 1/2 white onion
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 2 cups of water
• 1 can of Bush's Bacon and Brown Sugar Baked Beans
• 1 jalapeno
• 3 tbsp. of cumin
• 1 tbsp. of salt
• 1 tbsp. of pepper
• 1 tsp of cayenne pepper
• 2 tsp. dried oregano

Instructions:

• Heat 2 cups of water with 1 chicken bouillon cube till boiling. Once the water is boiling, turn down to a medium heat temperature.
• Put ground turkey meat in broth and break apart into pieces with a spatula or wooden spoon. Cook for a couple minutes while breaking the meat apart.
• Pour two cups of tomato basil marinara into pot. 
• Chop tomato, green pepper, kale, garlic, onion, jalapeno and set aside. Open can of beans and add bean/vegetables into the mix.
• Add the rest of the spices. Feel free to add salt and pepper to taste. 
• Let the turkey and kale chili cook on low for 1-2 hours, but honestly I believe the longer you cook the more flavor comes out.