Now that’s a mouthful! This recipe is a staple ’round these parts because it takes just minutes to assemble, practically cooks itself, and satisfies bellies with its hearty southwestern flavor. I get a little help from a store bought spice packet but I ratchet things up a notch by adding additional spice, liquid smoke and half a can of beer! You can’t go wrong on a cold night with a warm bowl of chili and chips…

Ingredients: Feeds 6 – 8

• cooking spray
• 1 lb lean ground turkey, browned
• 1, 28 oz can crushed tomatoes (I use “fire roasted” tomatoes)
• 1, 15 oz can black beans, drained
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 poblano pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 medium Bermuda onion, medium dice
• 1 Tex-Mex Chili seasoning packet (I use McCormick’s)
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp dried cilantro
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp dried minced garlic
• dash cayenne pepper
• 6 oz of beer (I use Corona)
• 1 tsp liquid smoke
• salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Spray the inside of your slow cooker with cooking spray.
2. Brown the ground turkey in a skillet on the stove.
3. Combine tomatoes, beans, chopped peppers, onion and seasonings in the slow cooker. Add the turkey, beer and liquid smoke. Mix well.

4. Cook on LOW for 4 hours, stirring occasionally. Taste and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper if needed.

5. Serve over rice or with tortilla chips. Garnish with fresh cilantro, sour cream and/or shredded cheddar cheese.