Slow Cooker Turkey Chili with Beans (Easy Crockpot Recipe)
Slow Cooker Turkey Chili is a hearty, simple dinner made with lean ground turkey, beans, tomatoes, and warm spices. Easy to prep and great for weeknights.
Equipment
- Slow cooker (6 quart)
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey 93% lean
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 bell peppers diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Optional Toppings
- shredded cheese
- diced avocado
- cilantro
- sour cream or Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet and cook the ground turkey until browned.
- Stir in the onion, peppers, and garlic and cook until softened.
- Transfer everything to the slow cooker.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, black beans, kidney beans, salsa, broth, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Stir and cover.
- Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning.
- Serve with your favorite toppings.
Notes
Turkey: 93% lean ground turkey does not need draining. 99% lean works too.
Salsa: use a medium salsa or your favorite. For a spicier chili, use a spicy salsa.
Slow cooker: made in a 6 quart slow cooker.
Storage: keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.
Freezing: freezes and reheats great. Freeze in portions for up to 3 months, thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat on the stove.
Nutrition
Calories: 396kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 35gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 1417mgPotassium: 1676mgFiber: 18gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 3035IUVitamin C: 72mgCalcium: 140mgIron: 8mg
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