Perfect Turkey Chili (or use as Meat Sauce)

Looking for a crockpot favorite? This recipe is SOO simple and tastes amazing.  You know those easy "go-to" meals you always seem to have up your sleeve for a "just in case" night?  Well this is one of them!  I always keep canned tomatoes and some extra ground beef/turkey in the freezer so it's a no brainer when it comes to whipping this easy recipe up.

You can serve this delicious meal as is, or I also love it over spaghetti squash (and honestly spaghetti squash can last for months when stored in a cool dry place) so this is another great tip for easy meals when you get home from a trip or just haven't gone shopping in a while!

I hope you enjoy!! Eating healthy is simple and easy!!

• 2 lb. Lean Ground Turkey

• 4 cloves Garlic, minced

• Olive oil

• 1 Yellow Onion, diced

• 1 tsp Paprika

• 1 tsp cumin

• 1 Can crushed Tomatoes

• Parsley or Cilantro (garnish)

• Liberal amount of salt and a dash of pepper

• Optional to add 1 Tbsp sugar

• Optional to add diced avocado

1. Heat oil and garlic and onion in a large pan over medium-high heat 2-3 minutes.  

2. Add ground turkey and cook until turkey starts to brown.  

3. Once browned, drain off any fat. 

4. Add browned turkey to crockpot along with remaining ingredients and set to low for 4-6 hours.

5. Once chili is done cooking, taste and add additional salt/pepper or spices as needed.

6. Serve with sliced avocado and chopped fresh cilantro or parsley.  (Option to serve over tortilla chips with squeeze of fresh lime or even as a sauce over spaghetti squash)

*Note: If you don't cook this in the crockpot, add your cooked turkey and remaining ingredients in a large pan on the stovetop (except for avocado, cheese and cilantro).   Let simmer on low-medium heat for 20 minutes. Serve with avocado, cilantro, and shredded cheese.