Description
Hearty Crockpot Turkey Chili is the perfect comfort food! Made with lean turkey, colorful veggies, and spices, this easy recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 2 lbs Lean Ground Turkey
- 1 Onion, chopped
- 3–4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 Red Bell Pepper, chopped
- 1 Green Bell Pepper, chopped
- 28 oz Diced Tomatoes (canned)
- 3 cups Chicken Broth
- 3 tablespoons Tomato Paste
- 2 tablespoons Chili Powder
- 1 tablespoon Ground Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 15 oz Black Beans, rinsed and drained
- 15 oz Dark Red Kidney Beans, rinsed and drained
- 15 oz Cannellini Beans, rinsed and drained
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet, brown ground turkey with onion and garlic for 5-7 minutes.
- Transfer to crockpot, add bell peppers, tomatoes, chicken broth, tomato paste, and spices. Stir well.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- About an hour before serving, add beans and mix.
- Ladle into bowls and add desired toppings.
Notes
This chili can be made ahead of time and tastes even better the next day.
Freeze leftovers in a sealed container for up to 3 months.
Adjust the heat by changing the amount of cayenne pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg