Description
A hearty and flavorful Slow Cooker Turkey Chili made with lean ground turkey, a variety of beans, peppers, and spices, perfect for an easy and comforting meal. This recipe is cooked low and slow for tender texture and rich taste, served with optional toppings like cheese and avocado.
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 occasionally, until it is no longer pink and has browned evenly. Transfer the cooked turkey to the slow cooker.
- Combine ingredients in slow cooker: Add the diced onion, chopped red and yellow peppers, tomato sauce, petite diced tomatoes, rinsed black beans, rinsed kidney beans, drained jalapeno peppers, frozen corn, chili powder, and cumin to the slow cooker. Stir everything together until well combined. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Cook the chili: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on High for 4 hours or on Low for 6 hours, until the flavors have melded and the chili is heated through thoroughly.
- Serve: Ladle the chili into bowls and top with optional toppings like green onions, shredded cheese, avocado slices, and sour cream or Greek yogurt.
Notes
- Use a 6-quart slow cooker for best results.
- Ground chicken or ground beef can be substituted for ground turkey.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to your preference.
- For less spice, use mild or no jalapenos.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
