Slow Cooker Turkey Chili
This slow cooker turkey chili is made with ground turkey, beans and veggies then cooked low and slow crockpot until flavorful. It's hearty, filling and healthy!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion , chopped
- 1 medium red bell pepper , chopped
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce , or broth (for less tomato flavor)
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans , drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-ounce) can white chili beans , drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-ounce) can dark red kidney beans , drained and rinsed
- 2-3 Tablespoons chili powder , plus more to taste
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin , plus more to taste
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 ½ teaspoons Kosher salt , or 1 teaspoon table salt
- 1/2-1 cup water
Optional toppings: Cheese, Sour cream, Cilantro, Avocados, Tortilla chips
Instructions
- Brown turkey, onion and garlic. In a large pot, heat 1 Tablespoon oil over medium heat. Stir in 1 medium onion and 1 red bell pepper. Cook 3 minutes, or until softened. Add in one pound turkey and 2 teaspoons garlic. Cook until lightly browned. Drain, if needed. Transfer to your crockpot.
- Add tomatoes, beans and seasonings. Pour in the can of tomato sauce, can of diced tomatoes, can of black beans, can of chili beans, and can of kidney beans. Stir in 2-3 Tablespoons chili powder, 2 teaspoons cumin, 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder, 3/4 teaspoon oregano, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 to 1 cup water (depending on how much liquid you need to cover everything). Cook on low 4 to 6 hours.
- Season to taste. Ladle into bowls and top with your favorite toppings.
Notes
Variations:
- To make a little sweet, add in 2 to 3 teaspoons brown sugar.
- To make a little spicier, add in 1 can diced green chiles or deli-sliced tamed jalapeno peppers + the full 3 Tablespoons chili powder.
- Add in 1 cup frozen corn for some more vegetables.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowl, Calories: 319kcal, Carbohydrates: 45g, Protein: 28g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 31mg, Sodium: 833mg, Potassium: 1181mg, Fiber: 14g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 1378IU, Vitamin C: 30mg, Calcium: 115mg, Iron: 7mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
