Easy Weeknight Chili

In the hustle and bustle of weeknights it can be difficult to make a filling yet healthy meal for your family. This super-simple chili is the solution to hectic evenings with both stovetop and crockpot directions.
Serves: 2
Total Time: No time provided

Ingredients

  • Spice World Easy Onion
  • Spice World Garlic (choose one)
  • 1½ lbs ground turkey or lean ground beef
  • 2 small bell peppers (any color), diced
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 (16oz) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (16oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (16oz) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 (14½ oz) cans diced tomatoes
  • 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
  • 3 Tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp pepper
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp ground cumin

For serving

  • Sliced green onions, one bunch
  • Shredded cheddar cheese
  • Reduced fat sour cream
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Instructions

Stovetop Instructions

  1. In a pot over medium-high heat, add oil, Spice World Easy Onion, Spice World Ready-to-Use Minced Garlic, diced bell peppers, and tomato paste. Let cook for 3 minutes.
  2. Add ground turkey to the pan and cook until the meat is no longer pink, stirring regularly.
  3. Add the mixture to the crock pot, then top with beans, diced tomatoes, chili powder, salt, pepper, and cumin. Stir until all ingredients are incorporated.
  4. Adjust seasonings to taste.
  5. Cover and let simmer for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Serve with sliced green onions, reduced fat sour cream, and shredded cheddar cheese.

Slow Cooker Instructions

  1. In a pan over medium-high heat, add oil, Spice World Easy Onion, Spice World Ready-to-Use Minced Garlic, diced bell peppers, and tomato paste. Let it cook for 3 minutes.
  2. Add ground turkey to the pan and cook until the meat is no longer pink, stirring regularly.
  3. Add the mixture to the crock pot, then top with beans, diced tomatoes, chili powder, salt, pepper, and cumin. Stir until all ingredients are incorporated.
  4. Cook at HIGH for 3–4 hours, or LOW for 5–6 hours.
  5. Serve with sliced green onions, reduced fat sour cream, and shredded cheddar cheese.
Easy Weeknight Chili