Description
Hearty slow cooker turkey chili brings robust southwestern flavors directly to your dinner table. Lean protein and rich spices combine for a comforting meal that satisfies hungry families with minimal kitchen effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (450 grams) ground turkey (98% lean)
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15-ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can tomato sauce
Spices and Liquids:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons sweet paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup chicken broth or stock
Instructions
- Warm a skillet with olive oil and thoroughly brown ground turkey, breaking it into small crumbles until no pink remains.
- Transfer the seasoned turkey into the slow cooker, introducing aromatic diced onions and minced garlic along with a vibrant blend of chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour tomato sauce and diced tomatoes into the slow cooker, creating a rich liquid base for the chili.
- Incorporate chicken broth to enhance the moisture and depth of flavor, ensuring the mixture remains juicy and well-integrated.
- Gently fold in black beans, kidney beans, and sweet corn kernels, distributing ingredients evenly throughout the mixture.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and allow the chili to simmer on low temperature for 6-8 hours, or alternatively on high heat for 3-4 hours, enabling flavors to meld and develop complexity.
- Once cooking is complete, stir the chili to redistribute ingredients and ensure consistent temperature and seasoning.
- Ladle the hearty chili into serving bowls and embellish with optional garnishes like shredded cheese, dollops of sour cream, chopped fresh cilantro, or sliced green onions for added texture and visual appeal.
Notes
- Choose lean ground turkey for a healthier protein option that keeps the chili light and nutritious.
- Skip browning the turkey if you’re short on time, as slow cooking will still develop rich flavors and tenderize the meat.
- Adjust spice levels by reducing or increasing chili powder and adding cayenne for extra heat according to personal preference.
- Swap beans for alternative vegetables like diced zucchini or bell peppers to create a lower-carb version that’s equally delicious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (low)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg