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Cozy Crockpot Turkey Chili: Easy Slow Cooker Recipe

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A hearty, slow-cooked turkey chili with black beans that is easy to prepare and perfect for cold evenings. This recipe uses simple pantry staples to create a flavorful, comforting meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds lean ground turkey (93% lean)
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 cans (14.5 oz each) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prep the vegetables by washing and chopping the onion, bell peppers, and mincing the garlic.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it up, until browned but not fully cooked through. Drain excess fat if necessary.
  3. Add diced onions and bell peppers to the skillet with the turkey. Cook for 2 minutes until onions are translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  4. Transfer the turkey and vegetable mixture into a 6-quart slow cooker.
  5. Add rinsed black beans, fire-roasted diced tomatoes (with juices), tomato paste, and chicken broth to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
  6. Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper over the mixture. Stir well to distribute spices evenly.
  7. Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 6 hours, until turkey is cooked through and flavors have melded.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. If too thin, cook uncovered for 30 minutes to reduce. If too thick, add a splash of broth or water.

Notes

For best flavor, brown the turkey and bloom the spices in the skillet before adding to the slow cooker. This recipe is naturally gluten-free, but check labels on broth and spices. Can be made vegetarian by swapping turkey for plant-based meat or extra beans. Leftovers keep in the fridge for 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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