Homemade Turkey Chili | Crockpot Recipe

ground turkey

🥗Healthier: ground chicken

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground chicken is leaner, while ground beef is often more affordable.

kidney beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Black beans are higher in fiber, and pinto beans are usually less expensive.

Start with 2 pounds of ground turkey.

Prepare a homemade chili seasoning mix with five or six ingredients (details in the description).

In a 12-inch cast iron skillet, heat a little oil over medium heat.

Add the ground turkey to the skillet and brown it, breaking it up with a wooden spoon until no pink remains.

Season the turkey with the homemade chili seasoning mix while cooking.

Transfer the browned turkey to a crockpot.

Add 30 ounces of kidney beans to the crockpot (drain them first).

Pour in 16 ounces of tomato sauce.

Add 20 ounces of diced tomatoes and green chili to the crockpot.

Stir in 1 cup of diced onions (optional to adjust quantity based on preference).

Cover the crockpot and set it to high for cooking.

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