Description
This hearty and flavorful slow cooker turkey chili is perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 pounds ground turkey (93 percent for moisture)
- 2 cups chopped yellow onion
- 1 bell pepper (diced)
- 1 jalapeno (seeded and finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes (1 large can)
- 10 ounces fire roasted diced tomatoes (1 can)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 15 ounces kidney beans (rinsed and drained)
- 15 ounces black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro (for serving)
- Chopped green onions (for serving)
- Shredded cheddar cheese (for serving)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the turkey. Break it up as it cooks until no longer pink. When ready, scoop it into the slow cooker base, adding any juices.
- Using the same skillet over medium heat, cook the onions, green pepper, and jalapeño for 3-4 minutes until just beginning to soften. Stir in the garlic, then add the veggies into the slow cooker. Mix to combine with the turkey.
- Sprinkle in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, pepper, cinnamon, and cocoa powder. Gently mix to combine.
- Pour the can of crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, kidney beans, black beans, and Worcestershire sauce. Gently combine. Secure the lid and cook for 3-4 hours on high or 5-6 hours on low.
- Check the seasoning and adjust salt and pepper as necessary. Remove from heat and stir in the lime juice. Serve in bowls and top with cilantro, green onions, and cheddar cheese.
Notes
- This chili is great for meal prep—it can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Feel free to adjust the spice level by adding more or less jalapeño or chili powder.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg