Slow Cooker Turkey Chili

Name: Crock Pot Turkey Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 h
Total time: 5 h 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: sour cream; shredded cheese; chives or green onions, minced; avocado, diced; tortilla chips, crumbled; 1 lb ground turkey; 1 onion, chopped; 1 bell pepper (any color), chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tbsp chili powder; 1 tsp sugar; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 15 oz can of kidney beans, drained; 14.5 oz can of diced tomatoes; 6 oz tomato paste

October 2, 2011 by laurenpacek 7 Comments

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There's not much better than coming home after a long day to this chili

This Slow Cooker Turkey Chili is a great recipe for either a lazy or busy day. Just throw the ingredients in your slow cooker and forget about it until it's time to eat.

Crappy weather and/or lazy day? Make chili!

We've had several very rainy and windy days, thanks toHurricane Florence. This cooler, dreary weather seemed like perfect excuse to make some comforting chili.

And it's not that I didn't have the time to attend to a meal on the stovetop, but making dinner in the slow cooker really freed up my time to catch up on TV. Sometimes you just need to be lazy.

How does this come together?

It's very easy! You'll start by browning the turkey and cooking all of the veggies in a pan. Toss those, along with the rest of the ingredients (sans toppings), into the slow cooker.

Cook low and slow. Top with whatever toppings make your heart sing. Eat!

Looking for more chili recipes?

How about my Pressure Cooker Green Chicken Chili or Turkey White Bean Pumpkin Chili!

Crock Pot Turkey Chili

Yield: 6

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 5 hours

Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes

There's nothing better than coming home after a long, chilly day to a slow cooker full of delicious turkey chili.

Ingredients

1 lb ground turkey
1 onion, chopped
1 bell pepper (any color), chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp ground cumin
½ tsp kosher salt
15 oz can of kidney beans, drained
14.5 oz can of diced tomatoes
6 oz tomato paste

Garnishes (optional)

sour cream
shredded cheese
chives or green onions, minced
avocado, diced
tortilla chips, crumbled

Instructions

In a large skillet, cook the turkey until browned, crumbling it as you cook.
Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, garlic, and spices. Stir to combine, and cook for 5-7 minutes more, or until the onions begin to soften.
Place the turkey mixture in the bottom of a 4 qt. slow cooker. Add the beans, tomatoes, and tomato paste. Stir to combine
Put the lid on the slow cooker, and cook for 4-5 hours on low.
Ladle the chili into bowls and top with whatever garnishes you desire.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 418Total Fat: 22gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 86mgSodium: 593mgCarbohydrates: 31gFiber: 10gSugar: 10gProtein: 29g

What gear should I have on hand in order to make this chili?

A slow cooker
A big old spoon to stir everything together

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Comments

tori

October 03, 2011 at 12:01 pm

A little bit of chilli heat can be great- but there's nothing worse than trying to eat with sweat running down your cheek... this looks gorgeous- thank you!

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Lauren

October 03, 2011 at 2:33 pm

@tori Why thank you! I have to admit, my husband and I were starting to sweat a little while eating this, hahah. Maybe we're just wimps?

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sweetpeaskitchen.com

October 04, 2011 at 1:42 am

There is nothing better than a big bowl of chili on a cool fall night! I bet this turkey chili is delicious, I love spicy soups! Mmmm!! 🙂

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Allison Schneider

October 10, 2011 at 3:22 pm

This recipe sounds DELICIOUS! Actually I've been looking at all of your recipes and I can't wait to try them. Please keep updating!:)

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Lauren

October 11, 2011 at 8:17 pm

@Allison SchneiderThank you so much!! I hope you like everything you try =D I'm having a lot of fun with this, so I'll definitely keep updating!

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Sunday Morning Banana Pancakes

October 17, 2011 at 3:28 pm

Chili is definitely one of my go to Fall comfort dishes too - with a side of honey cornbread!

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