Slow Cooker Turkey Chili with Sweet Potato & Quinoa
User Reviews
4
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
3 hrs
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Total Time
3 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
134 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Soup
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Cuisine
American
Slow Cooker Turkey Chili with Sweet Potato & Quinoa
Description
The Slow Cooker Turkey Chili with Sweet Potato & Quinoa uses lean ground turkey browned with garlic, onion, and red bell pepper, then combined with diced sweet potatoes, jalapeno, two varieties of kidney beans, crushed tomatoes, quinoa, water, and spices including chili powder, cumin, kosher salt, and black pepper. Cooking slowly in a crockpot or Instant Pot allows the flavors to meld while the quinoa and sweet potatoes soften, adding body and nutrition to the chili. The inclusion of quinoa offers a distinctive texture and protein boost uncommon in traditional chili.
This chili is flavored with chili powder and cumin for warmth and earthiness, and the jalapeno offers a mild heat layer, adjustable by garnish choices. The sweet potato contributes a subtle sweetness and soft texture, contrasting with the beans and turkey. Combined, these ingredients create a filling, balanced meal suitable as a main dish during cooler months.
Serve this chili topped with cilantro, sour cream, cheese, avocado, green onion, and lime wedges for freshness and creaminess, which complement the chili’s bold flavors. The recipe allows flexibility in cooking equipment and suggests using a skillet for initial browning when using a traditional slow cooker to avoid extra pots.
Using an Instant Pot with sauté and slow cooker functions minimizes cleanup. Leftover chili can be reheated gently for subsequent meals.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 pound ground turkey lean
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt , divided
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 yellow onion diced (about 1 to 1 ¼ cup, small
- 1 red bell pepper , seeded and diced (about 1 to 1 ¼ cup)
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1 cup sweet potato diced
- 1 tablespoon jalapeno pepper plus more for garnish, diced
- 1 15- ounce Kidney Beans drained and rinsed, light variety, canned
- 1 15- ounce Kidney Beans drained and rinsed, dark, canned
- 1 28- ounce crushed tomatoes canned
- 3 cups water
- ½ cup quinoa
- cilantro for serving, cilantro chopped; lime wedges; green onion; cheese unspecified; diced avocado; usage mixed or alternative
- lime
- green onion
- sour cream
- cheese
- avocado
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to the Sauté function or heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the canola oil and heat until it shimmers then add the ground turkey. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of the kosher salt and cook for about 5 minutes or until cooked through and lightly browned, breaking up the turkey into smaller pieces.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, then add the onion, red bell pepper, chili powder, cumin, and black pepper and cook until the vegetables soften and the spices become fragrant, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- If cooking in a slow cooker, now is the time to transfer the ingredients to the slow cooker insert, or continue to cook on Sauté in the Instant Pot. Add the sweet potato, jalapeño, beans, crushed tomato, water, quinoa, and the remaining 1 teaspoon of kosher salt.
- If cooking in a slow cooker, cover and set the time for 3 hours on high or 6-8 hours on low. If cooking in the Instant Pot, bring to a boil on the Sauté function, then switch to the Slow Cooker function and set the time for 2 to 3 hours.
- Stir and add more water or chicken broth if the broth is too thick.
- Garnish with cilantro, a squeeze of lime or green onion or whatever your chili-lovin' heart desires.
Notes
- The recipe can be prepared entirely in an Instant Pot using its sauté and slow cooker features, reducing dish usage.
- When using a traditional slow cooker, brown the turkey and aromatics in a skillet before transferring to the slow cooker to improve flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 134 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 134kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 634mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 307mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 783IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4
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