With 2013 well underway, I have made a promise to myself to create healthier home-made meals for my family. So often, we get so busy that picking up takeout has become more common than eating home-cooked meals. I have searched through my cookbooks and recipes to find easy, healthy and delicious meals that I know my family will love.
Eating healthfully does not necessarily mean eating like a rabbit! Did you know that by simply replacing ground beef with ground turkey you’re cutting the fat content tremendously in your dish. You’re not losing any flavor by replacing ground turkey in your recipe; ground turkey is indistinguishable in almost any dish. Also, anytime you can add beans to your families mealtime repertoire is also healthy and beneficial. Beans are a protein-rich super food. Tomatoes are also jam-packed with vitamins and minerals.
I recently made one of my favorite go-to-on-a-cold-winter-day dishes that combines ground turkey, protein-rich beans and tomatoes: Chili! Surprisingly to some, chili is a very healthy dish that is packed full of healthy protein, fiber and vitamins.
When I cook my awesome turkey chili recipe I use only Classico crushed canned tomatoes. Classico canned tomatoes are 100% all-natural, always packed fresh with no preservatives and are naturally delicious. Classico canned tomatoes have a fresh, real tomato taste that cannot be compared to any other canned tomatoes on the market; they really are that awesome.
What makes an easy recipe to me is using just a few ingredients with just a few easy steps.
For this easy turkey chili recipe all you need is:
1 can of Classico crushed tomatoes
ground turkey
1 can of low sodium kidney beans
1 can of low sodium chili beans (or pinto beans if you prefer)
4 tsp. of chili powder
pepper and/or seasonings to taste.
Cook the ground turkey in a skillet and throw all the kids (aka the tomatoes, chili powder and beans) in the pool.
Add the cooked turkey and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes.
What will result is absolutely rib-sticking healthy and delicious! I have included an easy printable recipe at the bottom of this post, so feel free to print and use!
- 28 oz. can Classico Crushed Tomatoes
- 1 package Ground Turkey
- 1 15 oz. can low sodium Kidney Beans (undrained)
- 1 15 oz. can low sodium Chili Beans (undrained)
- 3-4 Tablespoons Chili Powder (use less for mild, use more for spicy)
- 1 Teaspoon Southwest Essence Seasoning
- Pepper to Taste
- Cook ground Turkey in skillet until done. Season ground Turkey with pepper and Southwest Essence seasoning to taste (I like lots, so I added lots).
- Combine Classico Crushed Tomatoes, Kidney beans, Chili beans and Chili Powder is large pot.
- Add cooked ground Turkey
- Bring to a slow boil, reduce heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes.
- Serve with warm, fresh bread and Enjoy!
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I’m intrigued with the Southwest Essence spice! Sounds yummy. I like the idea of using crushed tomatoes in chili. I’m going to try these!
It’s Emerils seasoning. I add it to the turkey to kick it up a notch! 🙂
I am a chili fiend and this looks great!
Love a good bowl of chili on a cold wintery day !
Yum! We love chili. I’m going to give this recipe a try.
What a great winter recipe! I am going to be adding these ingredients to my shopping list for this week! Thanks for the inspiration!
Stopping by from Collective Bias- recipe looks so easy but so yummy! Thanks for sharing it.
This sounds absolutely delicious! And pretty simple! Thanks for sharing : )
I absolutely love using turkey in chili. It’s such a healthy alternative.