Texas Roadhouse Chili (Healthy Knock-Off Version With Low Cholesterol)

My wife's doctor ordered her to "Lower your cholesterol!" So we have been making diet changes around here. She read that pinto beans lower cholesterol, and she loves our chili recipe (which happens to taste exactly like Texas Roadhouse's chili). So, we substituted the ground beef with ground turkey (which is much lower in cholesterol and fat) and presto! We have chili that is healthy AND tastes delicious, just like Texas Roadhouse's secret recipe. You can thank me later. 

NOTE: This recipe makes a ton of chili, but when we cut it in half, it's not enough. You decide what's going to be the best amount for your family. 

INGREDIENTS:

2 lbs ground turkey

1 medium onion, chopped

2 -15 oz cans chopped tomatoes

4-15 oz cans pinto beans

1-12 oz can tomato sauce

1-8 oz can tomato paste

3 tablespoons chili powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 bay leaves

In a large pot, brown 2 lbs ground turkey meat and one medium onion, chopped.

Add 2 -15 oz cans chopped tomatoes, 4-15 oz cans pinto beans, 1-12 oz can tomato sauce, 1-8 oz can tomato paste, 3 tablespoons chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 bay leaves. Stir. Cook over medium heat until boiling. Simmer for 3-4 hours. 

Now you have some amazing chili that is healthy to boot.