Description
Hearty slow cooker turkey chili delivers comfort in a bowl, blending lean protein with robust spices. Packed with vegetables and rich flavors, this simple one-pot meal satisfies you when winter’s chill demands warmth.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound ground turkey
Beans:
- 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
Vegetables and Base:
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
Spices:
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Liquids and Oils:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and thoroughly brown ground turkey over medium-high heat, ensuring no pink remains.
- Incorporate diced onions, minced garlic, and chopped bell peppers into the skillet, sautéing until vegetables become translucent and tender.
- Transfer the aromatic turkey and vegetable mixture to the slow cooker, spreading evenly across the bottom.
- Pour in kidney beans, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and chicken broth, creating a rich liquid base.
- Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper across the surface, gently stirring to distribute seasonings throughout the mixture.
- Cover slow cooker and set to low temperature, allowing chili to simmer and develop deep flavors for 6-7 hours.
- Thirty minutes before serving, taste and fine-tune seasoning with additional spices or salt as needed.
- Ladle the hearty chili into bowls, ensuring each serving contains a balanced mix of turkey, beans, and robust sauce.
Notes
- Use lean ground turkey to keep the chili healthier and reduce excess fat.
- Sautéing vegetables before adding to the slow cooker enhances their flavor and develops a deeper taste profile.
- For a vegetarian version, swap ground turkey with plant-based protein crumbles or extra beans for a hearty alternative.
- Customize spice levels by adjusting chili powder, cumin, and adding optional cayenne pepper for heat seekers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (on Low) or 3 hours (on High)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg