Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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8
servings
1.25 lb

ground turkey

ground

2 unit

bell peppers

chopped

1 unit

onion

chopped

5 cloves

garlic

diced

56 oz

diced tomatoes

diced

12 oz

tomato paste

1 can

black olives

whole

1 can

black beans

drained

1 can

pinto beans

drained

1 package

taco seasoning

2 tsp

cumin

2 tsp

chili powder

1 pinch

salt

1 tbsp

Worcestershire sauce

0.25 cup

cilantro

whole leaves

0.5 cup

red wine

1.5 can

green chiles

chopped

1 packet

onion soup mix

Step 1
~45 min

Brown the ground turkey in a pan.

Step 2
~45 min

Drain excess fat from the turkey.

Step 3
~45 min

Leave the browned turkey in the pan.

Step 4
~45 min

Add chopped bell peppers, chopped onion, and diced garlic to the pan.

Step 5
~45 min

Sauté the vegetables until they are tender.

Step 6
~45 min

In a crock pot, combine diced tomatoes (including juice), tomato paste, whole black olives, well-drained black beans, drained pinto or white kidney beans, taco seasoning, cumin, chili powder, salt to taste, Worcestershire sauce, red wine, mild chopped green chiles, and onion soup mix.

Step 7
~45 min

Add the browned turkey and sautéed vegetables to the crock pot.

Step 8
~45 min

Heat in the crock pot for 6 hours.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Top with sour cream, shredded cheese, or avocado.

Adjust the amount of chili powder to your preferred spice level.

Add a can of corn for sweetness and texture.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a day in advance

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with cornbread or crackers.

Offer a variety of toppings.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Cornbread
Coleslaw

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

A popular comfort food, often served at casual gatherings.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Game day
Tailgating
Super Bowl parties

Occasion Tags

Weeknight dinner
Casual gathering
Game day
Potluck

Popularity Score

75/100

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