Description
A hearty and flavorful Slow Cooker Turkey Chili made with lean ground turkey, a variety of beans, peppers, and spices. This easy-to-make chili is perfect for a comforting meal and is customizable 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
- 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, stirring frequently, until it is browned and no longer pink. Transfer the browned turkey to the slow cooker.
- Add Vegetables and Beans: To the slow cooker, add the diced onion, chopped red and yellow peppers, tomato sauce, petite diced tomatoes, black beans, kidney beans, drained jalapeno slices, frozen corn, chili powder, and cumin. Stir well to combine and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Slow Cook the Chili: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on High for 4 hours or on Low for 6 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the chili to thicken.
- Serve: Once cooked, give the chili a final stir, then serve hot with optional toppings such as green onions, shredded cheese, avocado slices, or a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt, if desired.
Notes
- This recipe uses a 6-quart slow cooker, which is ideal for even cooking and capacity.
- You can substitute ground chicken or ground beef in place of ground turkey according to preference.
- Adjust the seasoning of chili powder and cumin to your taste for more or less spice.
- Draining the canned beans and jalapenos reduces excess liquid for a thicker chili consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
