Description
A hearty and healthy Slow-Cooker Turkey Chili made with ground turkey, beans, and spices. Perfect for cozy nights and meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp neutral oil
- 1 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 1/2 lb ground turkey
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1 (28-oz) can chopped tomatoes
- 1 (15-oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15-oz) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Shredded cheddar, for garnish
- Thinly sliced green onions, for garnish
Instructions
1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and bell pepper, sauté until softened, about 4 minutes.
2. Add ground turkey, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until lightly golden. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Stir in garlic and tomato paste, cook for 2 minutes until fragrant. Transfer mixture into the slow cooker.
4. Add tomatoes, black beans, kidney beans, broth, chili powder, cumin, and oregano. Stir well.
5. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours until chili thickens.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
7. Serve hot, garnished with shredded cheddar and green onions.
Notes
Rinse beans well to reduce sodium.
For extra heat, add jalapeños or chipotle peppers.
Can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 277
- Sugar: 5 g
- Fat: 10 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 25 g