Nobody wants to be stuck in the kitchen during the Big Game. Make the following recipes ahead and keep them warm until kickoff. The use of an all-natural slow cooker sauce made entirely of vegetables and seasonings speeds up prep time considerably. Using lean ground beef, turkey or all vegetables ensures a low-fat delicious meal!
Super Bowl of Chili – Three Ways! Beef, Turkey, and Veggie
SLOW COOKER SUPER BOWL OF BEEF CHILI
Ingredients
- 1-2 lbs lean ground beef
- 1 24 oz jar Italian Tomato, Peppers & Herbs Slow Cooker Sauce
- 1 15 oz can red kidney beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 15 oz can pinto beans (rinsed and drained)
- 3 T chili powder
- 1 T ground cumin
Instructions
- Place meat in slow cooker.
- Add beans.
- Sprinkle spices over beef and beans.
- Pour entire jar of Italian Tomato, Peppers & Herbs Slow Cooker Sauce on top of meat, beans, and spices. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-5 hours or until meat is fully cooked.
- With large spoon thoroughly stir cooked chili, breaking up ground beef into chunks and then into smaller pieces with back of a spoon.
- Serve in bowls and enjoy!
SLOW COOKER TURKEY CHILI
Ingredients
- 1-2 lbs ground turkey
- 1 24 oz jar Italian Tomato, Peppers & Herbs Slow Cooker Sauce
- 1 15 oz can black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 15 oz can yellow corn kernels (rinsed and drained)
- 3 T chili powder
- 1 T ground cumin
Instructions
- Place turkey in slow cooker.
- Add beans.
- Sprinkle spices over turkey and beans.
- Pour entire jar of Jesben® Italian Tomato, Peppers & Herbs Slow Cooker Sauce on top of turkey, beans and spices. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-5 hours or until meat is fully cooked.
- With large spoon thoroughly stir cooked chili, breaking up ground turkey into chunks, and then into smaller pieces with back of the spoon.
- Serve in bowls and enjoy!
SLOW COOKER VEGETARIAN CHILI
Ingredients
- 1 lb chopped portobello mushrooms
- 1 lb diced extra firm tofu
- 1 24 oz jar Italian Tomato, Peppers & Herbs Slow Cooker Sauce
- 1 15 oz can cannellini beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 15 oz can dark red kidney beans (rinsed and drained)
- 3 T chili powder
- 1 T ground cumin
Instructions
- Place mushrooms and tofu in slow cooker.
- Add beans.
- Sprinkle spices over veggies and beans.
- Pour entire jar of Italian Tomato, Peppers & Herbs Slow Cooker Sauce on the top of vegetables, beans and spices. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Stir thoroughly and keep warm in slow cooker until ready to eat.
- Serve in bowls and enjoy!
If you prefer less heat, chili powder can be reduced in any of these recipes by 1 tablespoon. On the other hand, if you like your chili hot, add a dash of hot sauce or cayenne pepper to taste. Also, feel free to get creative with your ingredients!
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