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Beef and Bean Chile Verde
by biz b
serves: 4
  Taken from EatingWell
Ingredients:
  1 lb   93-% lean ground turkey
  1   large red bell pepper, chopped
  1   large onion, chopped
  6 cloves   garlic, chopped
  1 tbsp   chili powder
  2 tsp   ground cumin
  1/4 tsp   cayenne pepper, to taste
  16 oz   green salsa/green enchilada sauce/ taco sauce
  1/4 cup   water
  15 oz   can of pinto or kidney beans, rinsed
Directions:
  Preparation:
Cook beef, bell pepper and onion in a large saucepan over medium heat, crumbling the meat with a wooden spoon, until the meat is browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Add garlic, chili powder, cumin and cayenne; cook until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Stir in salsa (or sauce) and water; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in beans and cook until heated through, about 1 minute.

Tips & Notes

Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat just before serving.

Nutrition

Per serving: 307 calories; 8 g fat ( 3 g sat , 3 g mono ); 64 mg cholesterol; 29 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 27 g protein; 6 g fiber; 516 mg sodium; 641 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (100% daily value), Vitamin A & Zinc (40% dv), Folate (20% dv), Potassium (18% dv).

Carbohydrate Servings: 1 1/2