Diabetic-friendly Chili with Beans

Ingredients

 * ½ lbs pinto beans
 * 2 – 3 cloves garlic, minced
 * 1 x 28 oz can tomatoes, drained
 * 1 lbs ground turkey
 * 2 tsp cayenne pepper
 * 1 green pepper, chopped
 * 2 tsp cumin
 * 1 onion, chopped
 * 1 tbsp chili powder
 * 1 x 6 oz can tomato sauce

Directions

 * 1) Add pinto beans to a 1-quart saucepan and cover them with water.
 * 2) Cook over medium heat 1 hour or until tender.
 * 3) Simmer onion and green pepper in ¼ cup water in a large nonstick skillet until onion is translucent.
 * 4) Add ground beef and cook over medium heat until browned.
 * 5) Drain excess fat from pan.
 * 6) Stir in garlic, chili powder, cumin, and cayenne.
 * 7) Add drained tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beans to chili mixture.
 * 8) Stir well and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
 * 9) Cover and cook for ½ hour over low heat.