Slow Cooker Turkey Chili

Slow Cooker Chili is the ultimate comfort meal to make during the colder seasons. It’s hearty, tastes delicious, and goes great with a slice of homemade cornbread. Here is an easy guide on how to make this healthy Slow Cooker Turkey Chili loaded with hearty beans. It can be made the night before or the day of with these simple steps!

Homemade Chili is always a great dinner option, and you can never go wrong with an easy slow cooker meal. What can be so great about this Slow Cookier Turkey Chili is that it’s versatile. It can be made with ground beef, substituted with any type of beans, and the spices can be changed to your liking. There is no right or wrong way to making chili, it’s all based on personal preference.

Can I Sneak in More Vegetables?

 Absolutely. Additional vegetables can be added into this Slow Cooker Turkey Chili no problem. Some great options are carrots, corn, sweet potato, butternut squash, mushrooms, and zucchini. For fresh vegetables, sauté with the onion and garlic. For frozen vegetables, add them in with the canned beans.

Ingredients You Will Need:

• Ground Turkey
• Yellow Onion
• Garlic Cloves
• Chili Powder
• Cumin
• Oregano
• Dried Basil
• Smoked Paprika
• Green Bell Pepper
• Jalapeno
• Bay Leaf
• Diced Tomatoes
• Red Kidney Beans
• Cannellini Beans
• Pinto Beans
• Chicken Stock

This Slow Cooker Turkey Chili can be made overnight or the day of. This creates additional convenience and less hassle during the busy week!

Is this Freezer-Friendly?

Yes! To freeze, allow the chili to cool completely. Then ladle into an airtight container or freezer-friendly Ziplock bags, leaving an inch for expansion. Seal tightly and freeze for up to 6 months. When ready to make, remove from the freezer and reheat on the stove until warm or thaw in the fridge overnight.

To Store:

Place any leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days.

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Slow Cooker Turkey Chili

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Course slow cooker

Ingredients

  

• 1 Tbl. olive oil
• 1 lb. ground turkey (Ground chicken or beef can also be used)
• 1 yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 green bell pepper, cored removed and finely chopped
• 1/2 jalapeno, core removed and finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp. chili powder
• 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1/2 tsp. cumin
• 1 tsp. oregano
• 1 tsp. dried basil
• 1 tsp. smoked paprika
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp. cornstarch, mixed with 1 tsp. water
• 1 (15 oz. ) can diced tomatoes, with the juices
• 1 (15 oz. ) can dark kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 oz. ) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 oz. ) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2-1 cup chicken stock or water
• Toppings: sour cream, shredded cheese, tortilla chip strips, green onions, etc.

Instructions

 

• In the slow cooker, use the sauté setting and add in the olive oil. Once hot, cook the ground turkey until no longer pink, about 5-7 minnutes.
• Add in the onion, garlic, bell pepper, and Jalapeno. Cook for 3-5 minutes, or until tender and translucent.
• stir in the chili powder, red pepper flakes (if using), cayenne pepper (if using), cumin, oregano, dried basil, smoked paprika, and bay leaf. Mix until combined.
• Add in the cornstarch mixture, canned tomatoes, the canned beans, and 1/2 cup of the chicken stock. Carefully stir until well combined.
• Turn on the slow cooker setting. Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6-24 hours. Add the rest of the chicken stock if needed.
• Serve with your choice of toppings and sides.

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