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favorite chili

Recipe by
RC :)
Reading, PA

Good with ground turkey.

yield 4 - 5
prep time 30 Min
cook time 6 Hr
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

Ingredients For favorite chili

  • 1 lb
    ground turkey (or beef)
  • 1 sm
    onion, chopped
  • 1/2 c
    green pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 c
    red sweet pepper, chopped
  • 1
    jalapeno pepper, chopped
  • 2 clove
    minced garlic
  • 2-14.5 oz. can
    petite diced tomatoes
  • 3 Tbsp
    ketchup, cocktail sauce or combination
  • 1 - 8 oz. can
    tomato sauce
  • 3/4 c
    water
  • 1/2 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1 Tbsp
    chili powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    cumin
  • 1 tsp
    black pepper
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp
    oregano, dried
  • 1/8 tsp
    hot paprika
  • 3/4 tsp
    sugar
  • 2-14.5 oz. can
    red beans (drained and rinsed) can also use 1 can red beans and 1 can chili beans, undrained.
  • 1
    small can corn, optional

How To Make favorite chili

  • 1
    Brown ground turkey or beef, onion, peppers, and garlic over medium high heat. Drain excess fat.
  • 2
    In crock pot, mix remaining ingredients except chili beans.
  • 3
    Add meat mixture to crock pot and mix well.
  • 4
    Cook on low for 5 or 6 hours. Add beans toward end and cook for an additional 45 minutes.
  • 5
    To add extra heat, cut slits in a large whole chili pepper and add to pot. Discard before serving.
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