Description
A hearty and flavorful slow cooker turkey chili packed with ground turkey, beans, tomatoes, and spices. Perfect for an easy, comforting meal that simmers all day to develop rich flavors.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground turkey
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium green bell pepper, diced
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
1 (14.5 ounces) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (15 ounces) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounces) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (8 ounces) can tomato sauce
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Add diced onion, minced garlic, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
Transfer the cooked turkey and vegetable mixture to the slow cooker.
Add diced tomatoes with their juice, kidney beans, black beans, tomato sauce, and chicken broth to the slow cooker.
Stir in chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper until well combined.
Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
After cooking, stir the chili and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours