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Crock Pot Turkey Chili with Black Beans

The easiest, most flavorful turkey chili recipe made simple in a slow cooker for a healthy meal!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 hrs
Total Time
5 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 412 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 large yellow onion diced
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 lbs ground turkey*
  • 1 28-oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 2 Tbsp cacao powder
  • 3 Tbsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp sea salt to taste**
  • 1 large green bell pepper diced
  • 2 large carrots chopped
  • 2 15-oz cans black beans, drained and rinsed

Instructions

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  1. Add the crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, pure maple syrup, cacao powder, chili powder, sea salt, bell pepper, carrots, and black beans to your crock pot and stir it well. 
  2. Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet or thick-bottomed pot and add the onion. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until the onion begins to turn golden-brown, about 8 minutes. Stir in the garlic and sauté another 2 minutes.
  3. Scoot the onions off to the side to make room for the meat and add in the meat. Allow it to brown for 2 to 3 minutes before flipping and browning another 2 to 3 minutes on the other side. Use a spatula to break up the meat into smaller chunks.
  4. Transfer the sautéed onion and meat mixture and stir well until incorporated.
  5. Secure the lid on the crock pot and set it on High for 4 to 6 hours or Low for 7 to 10 hours.
  6. Serve the chili with your choice of toppings, and enjoy!

Notes

  • *Use any ground meat you prefer - you can go with ground beef, pork, or chicken or a combination thereof. I often mix beef and turkey.
  • **How much salt you’ll need is dependent on your personal taste as well as if there is already salt in your chili powder and/or crushed tomatoes

Nutrition Information

Serving 1of 6 Calories 412kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 42g (14%) Protein 50g (100%) Fat 6g (9%) Fiber 12g (48%) Sugar 13g (26%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 412

% Daily Value*

Serving 1of 6
Calories 412kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 42g 14%
Protein 50g 100%
Fat 6g 9%
Fiber 12g 48%
Sugar 13g 26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.