Description
Hearty slow cooker turkey chili brings comfort and warmth to winter meals. Rich flavors meld together, creating a satisfying one-pot dinner you’ll crave during cold nights.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground turkey
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Beans and Tomatoes:
- 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sear ground turkey in a skillet over medium-high heat until completely browned and no pink remains, approximately 7-8 minutes.
- Incorporate finely diced onions and minced garlic into the skillet, sautéing until vegetables become translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Carefully transfer the seasoned turkey and aromatic vegetable mixture into the slow cooker ceramic insert.
- Pour in kidney beans, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and chicken broth, ensuring all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, and dried oregano across the surface, gently stirring to blend spices throughout the mixture.
- Cover slow cooker and set to low temperature, allowing chili to simmer and develop rich flavors for 6-7 hours.
- Once cooking time concludes, taste and adjust seasoning with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper as needed.
- Serve hot, optionally garnishing with shredded cheese, fresh cilantro, or sour cream for added texture and depth.
Notes
- For a leaner protein option, choose ground turkey breast with lower fat content to reduce overall calories.
- Enhance the chili’s depth by toasting spices like cumin and chili powder in the skillet before adding to the slow cooker, which intensifies their aromatic flavors.
- Boost protein and texture by adding a can of drained black beans or kidney beans alongside the existing beans for extra nutritional value.
- Make the recipe vegetarian by substituting ground turkey with plant-based crumbles or additional beans, maintaining the rich, hearty texture of traditional chili.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (on Low) or 4 hours (on High)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg