Slow Cooker Turkey Chili

Name: Slow Cooker Turkey Chili
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 360 min
Total time: 380 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs lean ground turkey (93/7); 2 tsp olive oil; 1 yellow onion, diced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cans kidney beans (15 oz), drained, rinsed; 28 oz canned fire-roasted diced tomatoes; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth; 3 tbsp chili powder; 2 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper

Lean ground turkey slow-cooked with kidney beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, and a robust blend of chili spices for a lighter but protein-packed chili that tastes like it simmered all day - because it did.

380 minEasyServes 6340 cal/serving

AmericanDinnerSlow CookerHigh ProteinHigh FiberGluten-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeDairy-FreeLow-SodiumAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

1.5 lbs lean ground turkey (93/7)
2 tsp olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans kidney beans (15 oz), drained, rinsed
28 oz canned fire-roasted diced tomatoes
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
3 tbsp chili powder
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1.5 lbs lean ground turkey (93/7) and cook, breaking it up, for 6-8 minutes until no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
2

Add 1 diced yellow onion, 1 diced green bell pepper, and 4 minced garlic cloves to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
3

Transfer the turkey and vegetables to the slow cooker.
4

Add 2 cans drained, rinsed kidney beans (15 oz), 28 oz canned fire-roasted diced tomatoes, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth, 3 tbsp chili powder, 2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp kosher salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Stir to combine.
5

Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
6

Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve with your choice of toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, or sliced scallions.

Questions

How long does Slow Cooker Turkey Chili keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. It also freezes well for up to three months.

Can I halve or double Slow Cooker Turkey Chili?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Keep the slow cooker between half and two-thirds full; the cook time stays roughly the same.

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