Slow Cooker Turkey Chili
Slow Cooker Turkey Chili combines ground turkey with a mix of diced onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, black beans, kidney beans, jalapeños, and corn. Cooked low and slow, the chili melds mild spices like chili powder and cumin into a savory pot ideal for a convenient, filling meal. This chili's mix of textures from the beans and vegetables complements the lean ground turkey, making it a balanced, substantial dish that cooks hands-off in a slow cooker.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb ground turkey 99% lean
- 1 onion diced, medium
- 1 red pepper seeded, stemmed, and chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper chopped
- 30 ounces tomato sauce
- 30 ounces diced tomatoes petite
- 30 ounces black beans rinsed and drained, canned
- 30 ounces red kidney beans rinsed and drained, canned
- 16 ounce jalapeño peppers drained, deli-sliced, tamed, jarred
- 1 cup corn frozen
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- green onions shredded cheese, avocado, sour cream/Greek yogurt, optional toppings
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place turkey in the skillet, and cook until brown. Pour turkey into slow cooker.
- Add the onion, peppers, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, beans, jalapeños, corn, chili powder, and cumin. Stir and season with salt and pepper.
- Cover and cook on High for 4 hours or low for 6 hours. Serve with toppings, if desired.
Notes
- Use a 6-quart slow cooker for best results and proper cooking volume.
- Ground chicken or beef can be substituted for the turkey depending on preference.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 321
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 321kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 923mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 1355mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 16g | 64% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 2238IU | 45% |
| Vitamin C | 60mg | 67% |
| Calcium | 131mg | 13% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.