Turkey Chili

This recipe makes a LOT of chili- it will generously serve six to eight people.

What You'll Need:

4 tbsp butter

3 lb ground turkey

Salt and pepper

2 medium carrots, finely chopped

1 stalk celery, finely chopped*

1/2 medium onion, finely chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 1/2 8 oz cans tomato sauce

1 13.5 oz can chopped tomatoes, drained

1 can black beans, drained

1 can navy beans, drained

1 can kidney beans, drained

1 1/2 tsp chili powder

1 tsp cumin

How To Make It:

Melt 2 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and saute until lightly browned, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste, and set the turkey aside. Pour out the grease from the turkey (if there is any) and melt the remaining butter in the pan. Add the carrots, onions, celery, and garlic and saute until softened, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add turkey, sauteed vegetables, and remaining ingredients to the slow cooker. Turn the heat on low and cook 3-4 hours.

*I am not a fan of cooked celery, so I usually omit it from recipes that call for it. If you choose to leave the celery out, the chili will turn out just fine.