Trader Joe’s “Finally” Brought Back This $3 Popular Lunch Find, and Shoppers Are Buying 4 at a Time

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Need to stock up on some affordable lunch options for busy weeks? Well, Trader Joe’s just brought back a fan-favorite lunch option after a hiatus from shelves, and shoppers are excited to stock up on Turkey Chili with Beans.

Thanks to a new supplier and a new recipe, Trader Joe’s is able to bring back the popular lunch option selling at just $2.69 for a 15-ounce can. This chili is made up of a base of ground turkey, crushed tomatoes, and red beans, then seasoned with diced green chile peppers and jalapeños, onions, and chili seasoning made with garlic powder, cumin, and oregano. It can easily heat up in a microwave-safe bowl or on the stovetop, making it a quick and cheap lunch option when you need something in a pinch.

“Finally! They’ve had that turkey one before and it’s been years,” writes one enthusiastic shopper on Instagram. “I better stock up!”

“So happy the turkey chili is back,” writes another. “[It’s] my [favorite] thing camping and making dip with sour cream and cheese.” Yum!

This turkey chili is, of course, great for an easy lunch — especially when paired with shredded cheese and a bag of salty tortilla chips. But it can also work well for all kinds of other recipes if you need some lunch or dinner inspiration. Open up a can and top it onto chili dogs during your next barbecue. This chili can work in a variety of casseroles, like a chili cornbread casserole, leftover chili baked potato casserole, or even a chile relleno casserole with poblanos. Mix it in your macaroni and cheese for a chili mac, or stuff it in a burrito, a cheesy quesadilla, or top it on sheet pan nachos. Or simply enjoy it as-is, maybe even topped on a slice of sweet cornbread.