Chili Variations
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There’s nothing quite like coming home to a hearty, steaming bowl of chili ready and waiting for you after a long day. I'm a big fan of our classic beef chili, but when I''m looking to switch things up, I turn to this slow-cooker turkey chili. Thanks to the slow-cooker, this heart-healthy chili makes weeknight dinner as easy as possible. In a few hours, you’ll have a warming bowl of comfort food ready to dig into—minimal prep (and dishes) required. So grab your slow cooker and get ready to cozy on up to a big bowl of this flavorful, filling chili—don’t forget the cornbread!
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"This recipe is so good it's sinful. Absolutely no adjustments needed." - mkpittiglio
"I have made this recipe several times. My family loves it! Great flavor and so easy in the crockpot." - treetop94549
Technically you don’t have to start your chili on the stove first, but I highly recommend it. It will give your chili more flavor, and who doesn't want that? First cook your onion and bell pepper in a skillet until beginning to soften, then add your ground turkey and cook until the turkey is golden. Tip: You can stop cooking your turkey on the stovetop just before it’s cooked all the way through—this will keep it from being too dry after stewing for 4 hours. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then add the garlic and tomato paste and cook until fragrant.
Transfer to the slow cooker, and add in the tomatoes, black beans, kidney beans, chicken broth, chili powder, cumin and oregano.
Cook on high for around 4 hours, or until the chili has thickened to your liking. Give it a taste, then adjust the seasoning as needed.
Ladle into bowls, then top with your chosen toppings! I love shredded cheddar and thinly sliced green onions, but you do you.
The full list of ingredients & instructions can be found in the recipe below.
If you have any leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for around 4 days.
neutral oil
red onion, finely chopped
green bell pepper, chopped
ground turkey
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
cloves garlic, minced
tomato paste
(28-oz.) can chopped tomatoes
(15-oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained
(15-oz.) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
low-sodium chicken broth
chili powder
ground cumin
dried oregano
Shredded cheddar, for garnish
Thinly sliced green onions, for garnish
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