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.
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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.
Ingredients
- 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.
Description
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.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey {or you can use beef}
- 1- 15oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1- 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.
Stefanie @ Sarcastic Cooking says
I love turkey chili!!! You cannot even taste the difference!!! Mike is crazy. haha! Oh and RIP old crock pot!
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Julia says
I know! I agree–turkey is just as good! 😉
Alaina {Fabtastic Eats} says
oh man! Im in dire need or a new slow cooker, but at least it’s kind of working for the time being! love turkey chili, what a great idea to do it in the slow cooker!
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Julia says
Thanks Alaina! 🙂
Julia says
Thanks Jess! Simple and easy is the best. 🙂
Christie - Food Done Light says
I would be so sad if my slow cooker died. At least you got this wonderful chili before hand.
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Beth @ The First Year says
I often refer to mine as the magical crock pot, because everything that comes out of there is amaazzing! Love that I can add this recipe to the list!
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Rachel from Rose Tinted Home says
I made this tonight and wow it was delicious! We came home after a very long work week to a steaming crock pot of tasty chili. No better meal for a cozy night in. Thanks for sharing!
I may post later this week on a few creative ideas to use the leftovers from this meal. I hope that is ok! Happy Holidays!
xo Rachel
Julia says
I am so glad you liked it Rachel! Thanks for letting me know!
Julia says
I am so glad you liked it!
Jill says
I made this two nights ago and it was amazing. We loved it. I was super happy with how thick and flavorful it turned out. It has just the right amount of spicyness. I will definitely make this again! Thanks for the recipe!
Julia says
Thanks so much for the feedback Jill! That means a lot. We love this recipe too. It is such a great one to set while you are going about your day and then come back to. 🙂
Kassie says
Going to try this tonight! I’m making it for 9 people. HOW should I tweak it to accompany more guests?
Julia says
It could possibly feed 9 but would probably only make enough for each person have a small bowl. I would try and add additional ingredients to bulk it up–you could do a can or two more beans and/or additional turkey and another diced tomatoes. I would taste the chili once it is ready to serve and add more spices since you will be adding the additional ingredients.
Julia says
From a reader Steve-these were his modifications:: Just making this, looks and smells gorgeous, added garlic, turmeric and Asafoetida, also browned the onions off before adding, changes the flavour of them, will also add a few squares of dark chocolate near the end of cooking. The added extra beans and corn are brilliant, this will be a firm favorite for me….