Turkey and Pinto Bean Chili

Yield: 6 Servings
Categories: Poultry, Hot, Tex-mex, Low-Fat, Lentils
NORMA WRENN
1cDried pinto beans (5 oz) picked over and rinsed
2lgAncho chiles
1lgGuajillo chile
1/4c+ 2 T olive oil
2 1/2lbSkinless, boneless turkey
Leg meat-3 two-lb whole legs cut into 3/4" cubes
Salt/freshly ground pepper
1mdOnion; finely chopped
4Garlic cloves; minced
1tbGround cumin
2tsMadras curry powder
2tsFresh thyme; coarsely chop
<OR>
1tsDried thyme
1/2tsCinnamon
pnGround nutmeg
1qtChicken stock or canned low
Sodium broth
1lgTomato; peeled; seeded coarsely chopped <OR>
1cCanned Italian peeled
Tomatoes; drained; coarsely chopped
6ozTomato paste
1tbSugar
2Bay leaves
1lgGreen bell pepper; cut in 3/4" dice
1lgYellow or red bell pepper cut into 3/4-inch dice
1/2cFresh cilantro; finely chop
1smRed onion; finely chop
Cornbread for serving
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