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

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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.

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Questions

How long does Slow Cooker Turkey Chili take?

As written, 380 minutes: 20 of prep and 360 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 5 (overnight, or about 8 hours): "Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours." That wait sits outside the stated prep and cook times, so plan around it.

What can I use instead of smoked paprika in Slow Cooker Turkey Chili?

The entry for Slow Cooker Turkey Chili calls for 1 tsp smoked paprika. In its place: Sweet paprika with a small pinch of cumin, or a few drops of liquid smoke. Chipotle powder works if you want heat as well.

Can I use ground beef or pork instead of ground turkey in Slow Cooker Turkey Chili?

Yes, at the same weight. Beef and pork carry more fat, so skip any oil the recipe adds for browning and drain the pan if it pools. As written, the entry for Slow Cooker Turkey Chili uses 1.5 lbs lean ground turkey (93/7).

Is Slow Cooker Turkey Chili spicy?

Only mildly. The heat in Slow Cooker Turkey Chili comes from 3 tbsp chili powder. For a milder plate, halve the chili powder; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Is Slow Cooker Turkey Chili gluten-free?

Yes. As written, nothing in the ingredient list for Slow Cooker Turkey Chili is wheat, barley or rye. Gluten hides in packaged goods, so read the label on the broth.

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