Description
A hearty and flavorful slow cooker turkey chili made with lean ground turkey, beans, tomatoes, and a blend of spices. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
1 pound lean ground turkey
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (8 ounce) 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 crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add ground turkey to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
Transfer the cooked turkey, onions, and garlic 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 crushed red pepper flakes until well combined.
Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours.
Stir the chili before serving and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours