Slow Cooker Turkey Chili
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Slow Cooker Turkey Chili
Description
The Slow Cooker Turkey Chili begins by browning ground turkey with salt and pepper, then softening diced onions and garlic for aromatic depth. These browned ingredients are transferred to a slow cooker along with diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken broth, kidney beans, and a spice blend featuring chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cocoa powder, and a touch of sugar for balance.
Cooking the mixture on low heat for six hours allows flavors to develop fully, while the beans cook through without losing texture. A short additional cook time after adding the beans ensures the chili is hot and ready to serve. The resulting chili is rich, mildly smoky, with a subtle cocoa note that enhances the overall taste complexity.
Serve the chili topped with sour cream and cheese if desired, which add creaminess and contrast to the spicy base. It makes a suitable main course for cooler days or meal prepping.
This chili can be prepared up to two days ahead, which allows time for flavors to deepen further in the refrigerator before reheating and serving.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 lbs ground turkey 93% lean
- 1 onion finely diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 ounce can diced tomatoes
- 3 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 black pepper
- 2 ounce cans Kidney Beans drained and rinsed
- sour cream assorted toppings
- cheese assorted toppings
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.
Notes
- The chili can be cooked up to two days in advance to enhance flavor development.
- Use lean ground turkey (around 93%) for best texture and less grease.
- Add toppings like sour cream and cheese to balance the spice and add creaminess.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 206 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 206kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 83mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 614mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 575mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1165IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 3.4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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