Description
Let the slow cooker do the heavy lifting while you kick back and let the aroma of simmering spices, tomatoes, and lean turkey wrap around your home like a warm blanket. This turkey chili is hearty, healthy, and hassle-free—perfect for game day, meal prep, or just curling up with a good book. Born from a last-minute Sunday save, this recipe now kicks off every fall in our house. Bonus: even die-hard beef lovers come back for seconds!
Ingredients
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1 tbsp neutral oil
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1 red onion, chopped
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1 green bell pepper, chopped
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1½ lbs ground turkey (93% lean ideal)
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tbsp tomato paste
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1 (28 oz) can chopped tomatoes
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1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed
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1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, rinsed
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1½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
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2 tsp chili powder
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1 tsp cumin
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1 tsp oregano
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Salt & pepper to taste
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Shredded cheddar & green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
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Sauté Magic: In a skillet, cook onions & peppers in oil for 3–4 mins. Add turkey, break up, cook until browned. Stir in tomato paste for 1 min. Transfer to slow cooker.
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Build the Flavor: Add garlic, tomatoes, beans, broth, spices. Stir to combine.
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Slow Simmer: Cook on LOW 6–8 hrs or HIGH 3–4 hrs. Stir halfway if home.
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Taste & Tweak: Season to taste. Stir in lime juice or vinegar to brighten.
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Serve: Ladle into bowls. Top with cheese, green onions—or avocado!
Notes
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Add sweet potato cubes, corn, or zucchini for veggie boost.
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Use ground beef for a richer version.
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Creamy variation? Stir in ¼ cup cream cheese at the end.
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Freezes great—cool first, store flat in bags.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 6–8 hrs (LOW)
Nutrition
- Calories: 330 cal Per Serving
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 28g