Slow Cooker Chunky Turkey or Beef Chili

You can make this easy crockpot chili with ground turkey or ground beef. Garnish each serving with shredded cheese and sliced ripe olives. A dollop of sour cream or guacamole with chopped fresh cilantro or green onions would make a great garnish as well.

The great thing about chili is its versatility. Besides changing the meat to ground beef or a combination of ground meats, there are many more substitutions you can add or change. See the variations for a few more ideas.

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground turkey or ground beef
• 1/2 cup onion (coarsely chopped)
• 2 (14 1/2-ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice
• 1 (16-ounce) can pinto beans (drained and rinsed)
• 1/2 cup chunky salsa
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
• 1 to 2 tablespoons black olives (sliced)