This warm hearty meal is a family hit. I love any meals that you can prep ahead and just dump in a crockpot. Customize with all your favorite toppings.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1lb ground turkey
• Taco seasoning mix (packet, or spice blend)
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 Bell Peppers, Diced
• 14.5oz can petite diced tomatoes
• 15oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup, uncooked quinoa
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp chili powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• TOPPINGS: shredded cheese, salsa, sour cream, avocado, or anything you like to top burritos or tacos. I also like to pair with some tortilla chips.

DIRECTIONS:

• 1. In a medium skillet, brown the ground turkey. Add the taco seasoning and cook according to package instructions. Set aside.
• 2. In a large crockpot, add the cooked turkey, onion, peppers, tomatoes, black beans, quinoa, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper, and 1 1/2 cups of water. Stir well.
• 3. Cook on high for 3-4 hours, or low for 6-8 hours, until quinoa is tender.
• 4. Serve in a bowl with desired toppings and tortilla chips.

Prep Ahead and Freeze

1. In a medium skillet, brown the ground turkey. Add the taco seasoning and cook according to package instructions. Set aside.
2. In a gallon-sized freezer bag, add the cooked turkey, onion, peppers, tomatoes, black beans, quinoa, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Lay flat on a cookie sheet and set in freezer (this way it will freeze flat for easy storage).
3. When ready to use, thaw overnight in the fridge. When thawed, add to large crockpot with 1 1/2 cups of water. Stir Well.
4. Cook on high for 3-4 hours, or low for 6-8 hours, until quinoa is tender.
5. Serve in a bowl with desired toppings and tortilla chips (don’t forget to have these handy!)