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Note: This post first appeared on September 16, 2013. It has been updated with bright new photos, but it’s still the same delicious EASY recipe!
I shared this recipe over 4 years ago, but there is a reason it is still one of the most popular recipes on my blog and the highest rated!
This recipe has always been a weekly staple in our home, especially in the fall, but it really comes in handy and is a MUST when meal planning and prepping during the week. Not only does it make a ton, but this chili is full of veggies, lean turkey and lots of flavor!
I actually make this recipe all the time, not just during the fall, because it’s quick, easy, really really healthy and makes a TON of leftovers for lunches during the week. It’s also my go-to tailgate recipe (that I always double of course) because it feeds SO many people which I must say makes me pretty happy since I’ve never had any complaints. It was even featured on ESPN’s pre-game show at last year’s tailgate! I mean it’s certainly no secret that we’re huge football fans so this was a very proud moment for us!
When it comes to making chili you really can’t go wrong. You throw in your basic ingredients, chop up your veggies and let everything simmer until all the flavors have marinated and your chili is piping hot. Boom, EASY. This recipe is a quick one, only taking about an hour or so, but this would taste just as good in a slow-cooker! Make sure to brown and crumble your turkey before adding it to your crock-pot of course, but throw everything in and come home from work to a delicious meal.
Whoever invented the slow-cooker, I sure love you.
I think what sets this recipe apart from others that I’ve tried is the spicy/sweet combo. If you don’t like a lot of heat feel free to leave out the hot sauce and jalapeños, but I promise it’s nothing you won’t be able to handle! You can always add more veggies to this or even some spicy sausage or bacon, chili is great because you can truly make it your own. Serve with some shredded cheese, a dollop of sour cream or even slices of avocado and enjoy!
Just a quick note, if you’re interested in adding this recipe to your meal plan list, here is a great printable that I created to help with my own clean eating journey through my Tone It Up plan. You can view and print that chart HERE. It’s always so helpful for me to create a weekly menu that I can stick to so I don’t fall off track. I save them in a notebook to go back to for inspiration, meal ideas or even just a quick pick-me-up when I feel like I’m struggling. Remember if you fail to plan, you plan to fail!
That quote always helps keep me accountable.
Hope you all enjoy this chili as much as we do! Happy Monday!
2 lbs 99% fat-free ground turkey
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes, no-salt added
1 (15 oz) can petite diced tomatoes, no-salt added
½ tsp. hot sauce (I used Texas Pete)
1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, no-salt added, drained and rinsed
2 jalapenos, chopped
Pinch of pepper
1 packet Stevia
2 tsp. oregano
⅛ tsp. cayenne pepper
Drizzle olive oil in a large pot and saute onion and garlic until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add ground turkey and cook until crumbled and brown, draining excess liquid as necessary.
Add all the rest of the ingredients and cook on medium/low heat for about an hour. Enjoy!
Serving Size: 1 cup • Calories: 262 • Fat: 3.6 g • Saturated Fat: 0.1 g • Carbs: 25.9 g • Fiber: 7.7 g • Protein: 34.6 g • Sugar: 4.8 g • WW Freestyle Points: 1
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Next time you serve a southwest dinner make this easy light ~ creamy taco salad dressing for your salad. You can choose to make it mild or spicy depending on the taco seasoning packet you choose.
The temperatures were dropping and the wind was whipping last night. I knew my guys were gonna hit the door with pink cheeks and noses with the first thing out of their mouths being, “what’s for dinner, Mom, we’re cold and starving!” No problem – I was ready. Earlier in the day, I had picked up some chicken leg quarters, veggies and stock. I wanted to make a dish that was warm, packed with flavor and filling.
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The decision was actually quite easy – a braise. Braising is a cooking technique in which the main ingredient is seared, or browned in fat, and then simmered in liquid on low heat in a covered pot. A big benefit of this cooking method is that the meat tastes great and you also get delicious broth, sauce or gravy. It’s one pot cooking at it’s finest. Also at the end of the meal there isn’t much to cleaning up and anything leftover can be reheated or frozen. So, a couple of hours before dinner I got to work and things came together beautifully. I served this delicious chicken with rice and ladled over the rich sauce flavored with cider vinegar, thyme and butter. Along with some fresh fruit, dinner was complete. What a great way to ward off the cold weather.
Flavored with cider vinegar, thyme and butter, this braised chicken dish is great for when the weather starts to cool off.
Add cider vinegar and stir, scraping up any browned bits from bottom of the pot. Bring sauce to a boil and cook until thickened, 3 minutes.
Nestle the chicken in sauce, skin side up. Transfer pot to oven and braise chicken for about 50 minutes, until cooked through.
Transfer chicken to a baking sheet, skin side up. Broil on middle rack of the oven until skin is golden and crisp, about 5 minutes.