Crock Pot 3 Bean Chili

Walter has declared this the best chili he's ever eaten. Since I'm not an expert on chili, but certainly appreciate his compliment; I would have to agree. Thank you Skinny Taste for helping me not constantly ask the question, "What's for dinner?"

Ingredients:

• 1.3 lb (20 oz) fat free ground turkey breast (I used ground beef)
  
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (16 oz) can tomato sauce
• 1 (4.5 oz) can chopped chilies, drained
• 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, undrained
• 1 (15.5 oz) can black beans, undrained
• 1 (15.5 oz) can small red beans, undrained
• 2 tbsp chili powder

Topping (extra)

• 1/2 cup chopped red onion
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro for topping
• shredded cheddar to top

Directions:

1. Brown turkey and onion in a medium skillet over medium high heat until cooked through.
2. Drain any fat remaining and transfer to crock pot.
3. Add the beans, chilies, chickpeas tomatoes, tomato sauce and chili powder mixing well.
4. Cook on high 6-8 hours.
5. Garnish with onions, cilantro and cheese and enjoy!
   

Delicious Chili

I found this recipe over at Casual Cuisine. It is exactly as she describes. If you're in need of good chili recipe without too much heat, this is definitely one to try. It also makes enough to freeze, which is an added bonus in my book.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. ground beef (or ground turkey)
• 1 large sweet onion, chopped
• 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 Tbsp. garlic, chopped
• 1 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
• 1 tsp. red pepper
• 1 tsp. black pepper
• 1 28-oz can diced tomatoes
  
• 3 cans kidney beans (or bean of your choice)
  
• 2 Tbsp. chili powder (or less if you don't want it as spicy. I usually only use 1 Tbsp.)
• 2 tsp. cumin
• 1 Tbsp. sugar
• 1 Tbsp. cider vinegar
• Salt, to taste
  

Directions:

1. Saute onion, red and green peppers, and garlic until tender. Set aside.
2. Brown beef or turkey, then add the sauteed vegetables back into the pot along with the remaining ingredients.
3. Heat slowly so the sauce can thicken.
4. Best cooked and chilled overnight and then reheated.
   

White Chicken Chili

Serves 5
Prep Time: 20min. Cook Time: 50min.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• 1 medium onion
• 1 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
• 2 (15 1/2 oz.) cans great dry northern white beans; rinsed and drained
• 1 (14 1/2 oz) can chicken broth
• 1 tsjp. salt
• 1 tsp. oregano
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 1 c. sour cream (optional)
• 1/2 c. whipping cream (optional)
• 2 (4 oz.) cans diced green chilies
  

Directions:

1. In large saucepan, saute chicken, onion and garlic powder in oil until chicken is no longer pink.
2. Add beans, chilies and seasonings and chicken broth.
3. Bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat and simmer (uncovered) for 30 min.
5. Remove from heat, stir in sour cream and whipping cream.
6. Serve immediately.