Description
Rich turkey chili simmers with hearty beans and robust spices for a comforting meal. Home cooks appreciate this easy, flavorful dish that warms you from the inside out.
Ingredients
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Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound ground turkey
Beans:
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) black beans, drained and rinsed
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Tomato Products:
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) diced tomatoes, with juices
- 1 can (6 ounces / 170 grams) tomato paste
Liquid:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Sauté aromatic onions, vibrant green and red bell peppers, and minced garlic in olive oil over medium heat until vegetables become translucent and fragrant, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Introduce ground turkey into the skillet, breaking meat into crumbly pieces and cooking until completely browned and no pink remains, about 6-7 minutes.
- Transfer the seasoned turkey and softened vegetables into the slow cooker ceramic insert.
- Layer kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes with their rich juices, concentrated tomato paste, and a robust blend of chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, freshly ground black pepper, and kosher salt into the slow cooker.
- Pour chicken broth over the mixture, gently stirring to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed and well incorporated.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and allow the chili to simmer on low temperature for 6-8 hours, or alternatively on high setting for 3-4 hours, enabling flavors to meld and develop deep, complex taste profiles.
- Once cooking is complete, ladle the hearty chili into serving bowls and embellish with optional garnishes like shredded cheddar cheese, dollops of tangy sour cream, or freshly chopped cilantro for added brightness and texture.
Notes
- Boost protein by adding extra lean ground turkey or mixing in quinoa for a hearty, filling meal.
- Swap beans for lentils or chickpeas to create a different texture and nutritional profile for those wanting variety.
- Control spice levels by adjusting chili powder and adding fresh jalapeños or hot sauce for heat-loving individuals.
- Make this recipe gluten-free by verifying chicken broth ingredients and using certified gluten-free spices.
- 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: 5 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg