Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Easy Crockpot Chili



This chili is delicious and only takes a few minutes to prepare.  It’s the perfect dinner for a cold winter evening!  I like to make it using ground turkey, although ground beef works fine as well.  And all the ingredients can be found at Aldi!

Suggested menu: Easy Crockpot Chili, cornbread muffins (Jiffy is fine!), green salad OR microwaved frozen vegetables.

1 lb. ground turkey or ground beef
2 cans chili beans
2 cans diced tomatoes
1 envelope chili seasoning
Chopped green pepper, celery, and/or onion (optional)

Brown ground turkey and drain.  (The easiest way I think is to cook it in a pyrex measuring cup in the microwave for 2-minute intervals, draining and stirring after each, until browned).  Crumble and place in slow cooker.  Add chili beans, diced tomatoes, and one can full of water.  Add chili seasoning and veggies and stir.  Cook on low at least 5 hours.  Yum!