Slow Cooker Turkey Chili

This slow cooker turkey chili is a blend of ground turkey, beans and spices, all simmered together in a crockpot to make a hearty meal. The perfect easy dinner option that's great for feeding a crowd!

Course Soup

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 6

Total Time 6 15

Servings

Calories 206kcal

Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil
2 lbs ground turkey 93% lean
1 onion finely diced
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 28 ounce can diced tomatoes
3 8 ounce cans tomato sauce
3/4 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
2 teaspoons cocoa powder
1 teaspoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt divided use
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 15 ounce cans kidney beans drained and rinsed
assorted toppings such as sour cream and cheese

Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Add the turkey and season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until turkey is browned and cooked through.
Add the onion to the pan, and cook for 3-4 minutes or until softened. Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
Place the turkey in the slow cooker along with the tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken broth, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cocoa powder, sugar and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Stir to combine, then cook on LOW for 6 hours. Add the beans and cook for an additional 20 minutes until beans are warmed through. Add toppings if desired, then serve immediately. Recipe can be made up to two days in advance.

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Notes

Adapted from Cooking Classy.

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