Hearty Turkey Chili recipe

1 cup chopped onions
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 pounds ground raw turkey
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans tomatoes, cut into bite-size pieces
1 (12 ounce) bottle chili sauce
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crushed
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained
Sliced scallions
Shredded Cheddar cheese
Dairy sour cream or plain yogurt

In Dutch oven, saut� onions, green pepper and garlic in oil. Add turkey and cook until lightly browned. Add tomatoes, chili sauce, chili powder, lemon pepper, basil, thyme and hot pepper sauce. Cover; simmer 45 minutes.

Add kidney beans; simmer an additional 20 minutes.

Serve topped with scallions, cheese and sour cream.

Makes 8 servings (about 9 cups).