When my husband and I first married in 2015, I honestly didn't know much about cooking. Chili was one of the first meals I learned how to make! Over time, I have adjusted my recipe to suit our taste buds and almost 8 years later, this is my husband's favorite dish during the cooler months and my "go-to" for pot luck dinners and meals to drop off for sick friends and neighbors.
It's super easy and can be thrown in the crock-pot before you leave for work in the morning (or during your toddler's nap in the afternoon ) to have a hot-and-ready meal waiting for you at dinner time.
Please note, this recipe does have some heat! 🌶️🔥 You can certainly adjust the spice levels to your liking. Enjoy!
- Jess
Ingredients:
- 1.5 lbs ground turkey (or ground beef)
- 1/2 large onion, diced
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) northern beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) seasoned chili beans (don't drain this one!)
- 2 cans (15 oz) diced tomatoes with chilis, drained
- 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
- 1 packet of chili seasoning mix (mild or hot)
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Garnish Toppings
- Cheese
- Sour cream
- Corn chips
Instructions:
- Brown the Meat: In a large pan, brown the ground turkey over medium heat. Drain any excess fat and add to your crock-pot.
- Sauté Onion: Add diced onions and minced garlic to the pan. Sauté until the onions are translucent and the garlic is fragrant, then add to your crock-pot.
- Add Canned Ingredients: Add the drained kidney, black, and northern beans and undrained chili beans to the crock-pot. Add in the drained diced tomatoes and tomato paste.
- Seasoning: Add in your chili seasoning from the packet, chili flakes, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir well to combine.
- Turn On Crock-pot: Set your crock-pot on low and allow to cook for 8-9 hours, or on high for 4-5 hours.
- Serve and Garnish: Ladle the hot chili into bowls and garnish with your favorite toppings. Shredded cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and corn chips are my personal favorites!
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