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Slow Cooker Turkey Chili
A hearty and flavorful chili made with lean ground turkey, beans, and spices, perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Ground Turkey
- 1 lb ground turkey (98% lean)
Vegetables
- 1 medium yellow onion (finely diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
Spices
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons sweet paprika
- to taste Salt and black pepper
Canned Goods
- 1 14.5-oz can tomato sauce
- 1 14.5-oz can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup chicken broth/stock
- 1 15-oz can black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 15-oz can red kidney beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
Instructions
- Cook ground turkey in a skillet until browned, then add diced onion and cook for 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Remove from heat.
- Transfer turkey and onion to slow cooker, season with spices, then add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, broth, beans, and corn. Stir, cover, and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours.
- Serve with toppings like green onions, avocado, cheese, and sour cream or yogurt.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a dash of hot sauce or lime juice before serving.