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Crockpot Turkey Chili


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  • Author: Aimee Iorio
  • Total Time: 4-8 hours
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x

Description

Quick and easy crockpot turkey chili.


Ingredients

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For the meat:

  • 1 pound lean ground turkey, 93/7
  • 2 teaspoons oil, avocado or olive
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Fresh cracked black pepper to taste

For the chili mixture:

  • 1 15oz can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 15.5oz can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 15oz can tomato sauce
  • 1 10oz can Original Rotel
  • 1½ tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar

Toppings (optional):

  • Sour cream
  • Sharp cheddar cheese (or any cheese you prefer)
  • Sliced avocado
  • Green onions
  • Diced onion
  • Diced jalapeno 
  • Hot sauce


Instructions

  1. On the stovetop over medium heat, add 2 teaspoons of oil and brown your ground turkey. 
  2. Season the turkey with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and fresh black pepper to taste. 
  3. Once the turkey is cooked through and no pink remains, add 2 cloves minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. 
  4. Add the cooked ground turkey to your crockpot.
  5. Rinse and drain 1 15oz can kidney beans and 1 15.5oz can cannellini beans. Add the beans to the crockpot. 
  6. To the crockpot, add 1 15oz can tomato sauce and 1 10oz can original Rotel. Stir the mixture. 
  7. Add in your seasonings: 1½ tablespoons chili powder, 2 teaspoons onion powder, ¼ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, and 1 tablespoon light brown sugar.
  8. Stir the mixture gently until combined. 
  9. Cook on high for 4 hours or low 8 hours – the lower and slower the better. Stir every few hours if possible.
  10. Serve and top with your preferred toppings.

Notes

  • You can sub the turkey for ground beef and it will still taste great!
  • Beans can be changed to your preference, but it will change the intended flavor.
  • I have used this recipe on the stovetop, but the crockpot really helps meld the flavors to have that delicious chili taste.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4-8 hours
  • Method: Crockpot