Description
This Crockpot Turkey Chili offers irresistible flavor with a simple prep and hearty ingredients. Perfect for cozy dinners, game days, or meal prep!
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 lbs lean ground turkey
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 3–4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 red bell pepper (deseeded and chopped)
- 1 green bell pepper (deseeded and chopped)
- 28 oz can diced tomatoes
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 bay leaf
- 15 oz can black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 15 oz can dark red kidney beans (rinsed and drained)
- 15 oz can cannellini beans (rinsed and drained)
Instructions
- Brown the turkey: Heat olive oil in a skillet, add turkey, onion, and garlic, cooking until turkey is browned; transfer to slow cooker.
- Add the veggies and spices: Combine all vegetables, diced tomatoes, broth, tomato paste, spices, and bay leaf in the slow cooker and stir well.
- Let it simmer: Cook on Low for 6–8 hours or High for 3–4 hours, allowing flavors to meld.
- Add the beans: Stir in black beans, kidney beans, and cannellini beans about an hour before serving.
- Serve and enjoy: Dish into bowls and add toppings as desired.
Notes
Check for any excess liquid during cooking and adjust broth as needed.
Taste and adjust seasoning for personal preference.
Browning the turkey enhances the overall flavor. Be sure not to skip this step.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg