Slow Cooker Turkey Chili is a leaner chili than when beef is used but is still hearty and flavorful. Put this in the crockpot, go about your day and come home to a delicious bowl of chili.
Slow Cooker Turkey Chili
Last week was a sad day in my house because my slow cooker died. I had a moment of panic considering I use it a lot during the week for meals like this Slow Cooker Turkey Chili, Slow Cooker Chicken Curry or Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup.
I especially like using my slow cooker when we have a busy day ahead of us and know that getting a meal on the table will be a struggle. I love taking the guessing game out of that daily question of “what is for dinner?” No matter what stage of life your family is in, I know there can be days when making dinner after a busy day just doesn’t sound appealing.
Since fall is officially here I knew I had to hurry up and buy a new one. With fall comes football, tailgating, comfy sweaters, boots, apple picking & of course chili. Today’s Slow Cooker Turkey Chili is a go-to recipe I make in the fall and winter for football games or an easy dinner during the week.
As with most chili recipes, this is very customizable. You can add whatever vegetables you like, use more or less beans or try adding in different beans like chickpeas or white beans. If you like a thinner chili add more tomato sauce, or for a spicier chili use more cayenne red pepper or crushed red pepper. You can also do a chili bar where you set out a table of garnishes so people can top their chili with a variety of things like cheese, sour cream, chips, cilantro, green onion, red onion and avocado.
Slow Cooker Turkey Chili makes a big pot of chili so I often have leftovers for lunches during the week or I freeze a batch for later. I think chili actually tastes better a day or two later when all of the flavors have really soaked together.
This chili can be used in many ways from a tailgate meal, to a dip with cheese melted on it and chips for serving, dinner, or chili cheese dogs. Whatever you fancy this recipe is one to keep on hand when you want to put a hearty, warm dish on the table at the end of a busy day.
Yields 6-8
Slow Cooker Turkey Chili is a leaner chili than when beef is used but is still hearty and flavorful. Put this in the crockpot, go about your day and come home to a delicious bowl of chili.
10 minPrep Time
6 hrCook Time
6 hr, 10 Total Time
Save RecipeIngredients
- 1 lb. ground turkey
- 1- 15oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 - 15oz cans red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 - 15oz cans of diced tomatoes
- 1 - 15oz can tomato sauce
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 - 15 oz can of corn, drained and rinsed
- 1 large red pepper bell pepper, seeds removed, chopped
- 1 large green bell pepper, seeds removed, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeds removed, chopped {optional for spice}
- 3 Tablespoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne red pepper {optional for spice}
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the ground turkey over medium heat until browned.
- Add the turkey and all other ingredients to the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 or 4 hours. Serve warm in soup bowls with your choice of toppings like sour cream, avocado, cheese and chopped red onion.
Notes
This chili freezes great to use later.
You can substitute ground beef for the ground turkey.
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