Description
A hearty and healthy turkey chili that’s easy to make in a slow cooker, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 pinch cocoa powder
- Optional: corn, diced carrots, diced jalapeños, chipotle, smoked paprika, cilantro, Greek yogurt, lime
Instructions
- Brown ground turkey in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked; drain excess fat.
- Add onions and bell peppers to the skillet and sauté for 5 minutes.
- Transfer the turkey mixture to the slow cooker.
- Add canned tomatoes, beans, garlic, chili powder, cumin, and a pinch of cocoa powder.
- Stir to combine; add any optional ingredients if desired.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Before serving, squeeze fresh lime juice on top and garnish with cilantro and Greek yogurt if desired.
Notes
This turkey chili can be made vegetarian by replacing ground turkey with extra beans. Experiment with vegetables and spices to customize your chili.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 300 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg