Clair's Crockpot Chili

1 lb. ground beef or turkey, browned
1 can dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can stewed tomatoes
1 8 oz. can tomato sauce
1 pkg. taco seasoning

Combine all in crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours.

Cooking with Ground Turkey

Ground turkey can be a healthier alternative to ground beef--provided you buy lean ground turkey--and it's definitely a cheaper option. Here's a tip for making it more flavorful:

1 pound ground turkey
1/4 cup diced onions
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 cup white wine or cooking wine

Brown the meat in the wine with the other ingredients. Drain well and use in spaghetti, chili, or other recipes where you would use ground beef.

We tried this in spaghetti, and we liked it BETTER than ground beef. --Sarah