What’s Hot on a Chilly Winter’s Eve?
No, not sex! I’ve spoiled you, my faithful readers. š
Of course, yes, sex can be very hot, too. But that’s not what I’m going for here.
So much of the country is under snow, rain, fog and cold right now! I decided it’s a great time to post the recipe I’m most often asked for:
LYNDA’S CROCKPOT TURKEY CHILI
Ingredients
1 Ā½ – 2 lbs. ground turkey (depending on how meaty you like it)
2 regular or 1 large can chili beans (use all the juice in the cans)
1 regular can red kidney beans
1 regular can black beans
1 regular can corn
1 large can whole cooked tomatoes crushed loosely by hand
1 small can mushroom stems and pieces
1 medium green pepper cut into chunks
1-2 jalapeƱo chilis cut into thin slices
1 medium onion cut into chunks
3-4 stalks of celery cut into chunks
4 Tbsp. olive oil
1 can beer (optional ā can replace with one cup +/- of water)
3-4 Tbsp. chili powder (spices can be adjusted to taste)
3-4 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. black pepper
Ā½ – 1 tsp. crushed red peppers
Ā¼ – Ā½ tsp. cayenne pepper
Instructions
Brown the turkey. Put all ingredients except the jalapeƱos into a large pot. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat and simmer for about 2 hours.Ā Add the jalapenos and simmer one more hour. Or you can use a crockpot for 7-8 hours on low (overnight like I usually do – and wake up to the wonderful smell of chili! AddĀ jalapeƱosĀ for last hour.)
Tips
I like chili to be a little soupy rather than sludge-y. This recipe starts off pretty soupy, but it will thicken the longer itās cooked. Just add some water if you want to thin it out, or to heat up leftovers later.
To increase or decrease the heat, alter the amounts of one or more of the cayenne, crushed red peppers, or jalapeƱos.
My can sizes are:
- Large = 28 oz
- Medium = 15-16 oz
- Small = 4-7 oz.
Toppings: I use shredded cheese, sliced green onions and chopped cilantro.
I serve with tortilla chips, corn bread or saltine crackers.
You can make this vegetarian, too. Just double the olive oil and reduce the chili powder by 1 Tbsp. and cumin by 1 tsp.
Happy chili-making! š
This looks good I’m gonna have to give a try since I usually use a chili kit. I’ll be back to let you know how it turns out.
OK, I look forward to hearing!
I should give this recipe a try, it sounds delicious, is there a way that it can’t be too spice, but still have a little kick, if you make this recipe again?
I think that’s what this recipe is, a little kick. But you can always adjust the amount of hot pepper. Enjoy!
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I am a chili connoisseur of sorts. This looks and sounds delicious! Will most definitely try out and report back!
I love that! Yes, definitely tell me what you think!
It’s amazing to see how many healthy ingredients this recipe has. I’m currently taking bio5 at Mt. San Antonio and we have been learning about the benefits of healthy eating and currently we are on the topic of spices and herbs. and their unique benefits. I’m not very good at cooking but I did just add a lot of herbs and spices to my pantry so I’m eager to try this recipe out. I’m very curious about the addition of beer and the flavor profile it can add :]
How cool that you’re learning about these nutritional things now! I teach Bio 5 as well. š All I can say about this recipe is that it’s healthy and people really love it.
I’m not much of a cook, but I will surely be trying this out. It honestly looks delicious. I will be upping the chili use as I am a chili fanatic. Might just have to make it for my mandatory Christmas side dish!
Years of experience tell me people love it! Enjoy!
I am not much of a chili eater but this looks delicious and I can’t wait to try and make this! Thank you for sharing this !
And I hope you enjoy cooking and eating it as well!
I hope you try it and enjoy it! š
This looks like a great recipe hoping to try it this winter. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for reading. And bon appetit!
Wow! I was not expecting to come into this article with such burst of energy at the beginning, but this chili looks really good.
A burst of energy – I like that! š
Wow this looks so delicious! Iām going to attempt to make it soon, thank you for the recipe.
I hope you like it!
As someone who likes cooking and chilli, I will definatley be trying this. Thank you for the recipe.
You’re welcome! Enjoy!
Going to recommend this to my step-dad! He loves turkey and chili. He’s like a human garbage disposal š
Oh my gosh, I hope you’re not calling my chili garbage! š It’s very good and I bet he’ll love it.
If I can be completely honest, I can’t recall a time I’ve ever had chili. Will be trying this recipe out as it looks and sounds delicious to surprise my family with it! If they ask me for any secret ingredients, I shall simply say “Lynda’s touch.” (Also, I appreciate you explaining that you like it soupy, sincerely, a soupy enjoyer!)
A soupy enjoyer, I love that! This recipe always wows my friends.
Professor, this looks like a delicious recipe. I’ll be visiting friends in the cold desert this weekend, and I’ve saved this recipe for us to make if we get the chance. Thank you for sharing this!
You’re welcome! It’s always a hit.