Description
A hearty and flavorful Slow Cooker Turkey Chili made with lean ground turkey, a variety of beans, colorful peppers, and a blend of spices. This easy-to-make chili is perfect for a comforting meal and can be customized with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb 99% lean ground turkey
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 red pepper, seeded, stemmed, and chopped
- 1 yellow pepper, chopped
- 30 ounces tomato sauce
- 30 ounces petite diced tomatoes
- 30 ounces canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 30 ounces canned red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 16 ounce jar deli-sliced tamed jalapeno peppers, drained
- 1 cup frozen corn
Spices and Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Optional Toppings
- Green onions
- Shredded cheese
- Avocado
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Brown the turkey: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Transfer to slow cooker: Pour the browned turkey into the slow cooker.
- Add vegetables and beans: Add the diced onion, chopped red and yellow peppers, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, black beans, kidney beans, jalapeños, and frozen corn to the slow cooker.
- Season the chili: Stir in the chili powder and cumin. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Mix everything thoroughly.
- Cook the chili: Cover the slow cooker and cook the chili on High for 4 hours or on Low for 6 hours, until flavors blend and ingredients are tender.
- Serve with toppings: Serve the chili hot with optional toppings such as green onions, shredded cheese, avocado slices, and a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt.
Notes
- This recipe uses a 6-quart slow cooker for the best results.
- Ground chicken or ground beef can be substituted for ground turkey.
- Adjust chili powder and jalapeños for spiciness preference.
- Beans should be rinsed and drained well to reduce excess sodium.
- For thicker chili, cook uncovered in slow cooker for the last 30 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
