• Wash, peel and deseed all produce where necessary.
• Finely chop all fresh vegetables and set aside into separate little piles.

Stove Top Instructions

• In a large pot, add 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat. and add the onion and celery and stir to sweat them out and cook until fragrant. Add a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
• Then, add the peppers and cook -3 minutes followed by the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
• Add tomato sauce, beans and the packet of chili seasoning to the pot and turn heat to low, mix well and cover. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• In a separate pan, add a drizzle of oil and the ground turkey on medium high heat and cook until browned. Allow to slightly sear and break into small pieces as it cooks.
• Once the turkey is browned, add it to the pot of sauce and mix thoroughly. Simmer on low for 3-4 hours, mixing from time to time so the bottom doesn't burn.
• Before removing from heat to serve add the cheddar cheese and let it melt and mix it in until combined.
• In your serving bowls, add one tablespoon of cream cheese and top with the chili and mix well.
• Serve with toasted Italian bread.