Description
This Slow Cooker Turkey Chili is a hearty and healthy dish made with lean ground turkey, a variety of beans, peppers, and rich tomato sauce, slow-cooked to perfection. It's packed with protein and flavor, perfect for a comforting meal that’s easy to prepare.
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 ounces jar deli-sliced tamed jalapeno peppers, drained
- 1 cup frozen corn
Spices and Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- Salt, to taste
- 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 apart as it cooks. Once cooked, transfer the turkey into the slow cooker.
- Add vegetables and beans: Add the diced onion, chopped red and yellow peppers, tomato sauce, petite diced tomatoes, rinsed black beans, rinsed kidney beans, drained jalapeno peppers, and frozen corn to the slow cooker.
- Season and stir: Sprinkle in the chili powder and cumin. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir all ingredients well to combine evenly.
- Cook the chili: Cover the slow cooker and cook on High for 4 hours or on Low for 6 hours until the flavors are well blended and the chili is heated through.
- Serve: Serve the chili hot with optional toppings such as green onions, shredded cheese, avocado, and sour cream or Greek yogurt as desired.
Notes
- Use a 6-quart slow cooker for best results.
- You can substitute ground turkey with ground chicken or ground beef depending on preference.
- For spicier chili, consider adding additional jalapenos or chili powder.
- Drain and rinse canned beans thoroughly to reduce sodium.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
