Turkey Chili w/ Tortilla Chips
What do YOU make for dinner when you’ve got no time, a dwindling food supply, and not one creative idea in your head? This Super-Fast Turkey Chili is my absolute go-to one dish meal. It’s flavorful, but not so spicy that it’ll scare the young ones, and is made from ingredients that are easy to keep in the pantry. It’s high in protein, low in fat, full of fiber, and loaded with nutrients. The best part, though, is that this comes from my good pal, Michelle, who created it, tested it on family and friends, and proved it worthy to share. To me, a tried-and-true recipe is the best. Wasting time, money or ingredients is not something I like to do in the kitchen. So, thank you, Michelle!
Make this chili in the morning when you look ahead to a day that is non-stop with work, errands, or activities. Serve it in a bowl with tortilla chips and lowfat sour cream; on a bed of wilted spinach; or in a whole-grain tortillas (I love Joseph’s Flax, Oat Bran & Whole Wheat flour tortillas).
Super-Fast Turkey Chili
Serves 6
1 lb. package of 93% lean ground turkey
1 24 oz. jar mild salsa
1 15 oz. can of black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup of frozen corn kernels
1 1-oz. pkg of lower sodium taco seasoning (like Old El Paso)
Optional: low fat sour cream, multi-grain tortilla chips, shredded cheese (like Cabot reduced fat Pepper Jack)
For Crockpot:
In a large, non-stick pan spritzed with pan spray, brown ground turkey over medium heat. Transfer turkey to crockpot, add remaining ingredients, and stir to combine. Cover and cook on Low 4-6 hours.
Stovetop method:
After browning turkey, simply add remaining ingredients to the pan and stir to combine. Cover and simmer on low for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Just came home from a 5hr stint at our pool club to the house smelling amazing w/ this chili in the crockpot. A staple in this house – quick, healthy, and loved by kids!
Awesome! Still one of our faves here. I also just made the Smoky Chili with Bacon again, which is also a keeper!
I made this last night for dinner – it was fast, easy and YUMMY! Finally found a chili recipe that my husband likes :-).
Fantastico! I have made this 15+ times, always a winner for me and the hubby!
Thank you, Stephanie! Feel free to leave a comment once you’ve tried it 🙂
WOW! Way to go!!! Think I”m gonna try the chili recipe… loving your blog site… it’s beautiful! Best of luck!
I just made this for lunch for me and Steve! so easy , fast and YUMMY! thanks xoxo
Oh how I love chili 🙂
I know, Meg! I can picture you eating this for breakfast. You’re so rad 🙂
Im in love with your Blogs! If I cant be next to you in the front row, this is the next best thing. You super mom-
Thank you, Amanda!! Having so much fun with it, and love people’s comments. Miss you every time I spin.
Thanks for the tip! It’s now tonight’s dinner! (substituting chicken made last night…..).
Crin
Crin, let me know how you like it w/ chicken!
OMG!!! How funny is my profile photo?!?!?!
Why is that bearded man your profile photo??
my old client got on there somehow now I can’t change it!!! LOL!
I do this with red meat and as a veggie dish too (add 1 can of kidney beans & one large can of diced tomatoes and a packet of hidden valley ranch powder) YUM!!!!
it is SO yummy
Yes! You can also use the frozen veggie crumbles that look just like ground beef but are soy-based. You can’t even tell the difference.
don’t even get me started on the FAKE soy crap that we use in the country!
We love this recipe at our house. Its is super yummy and packed with all the good stuff. I love the pictures Julie, who know it would photograph so well.
The girls and I looked at all your recipes this morning and two of them voted on your “Mother’s Day Strawberry Shortcake” so I will be making that this weekend. Of course, I was able to confirm how wonderful it is because you so kindly shared with me yesterday. Have a great morning at the gym!
Thanks, Michelle! I am sweaty and I don’t smell so great, but Spin class was awesome. Thanks for feeding me and giving me new ideas all the time!!
Julie, This blog is awesome! I am so excited to try these recipes! Congrats on your new adventure and keep it up! -N