Laura’s Slow Cooker Turkey Chili
A hearty and flavorful slow cooker turkey chili packed with ground turkey, beans, and a blend of spices. Perfect for a cozy meal with minimal prep and maximum taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground turkey
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 (14.5 ounces) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (15 ounces) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounces) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (8 ounces) can tomato sauce
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
Add diced onion, minced garlic, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper to the skillet. Cook until vegetables are softened, about 4-5 minutes.
Transfer the cooked turkey and vegetables to the slow cooker.
Add diced tomatoes with their juice, kidney beans, black beans, tomato sauce, and chicken broth to the slow cooker.
Stir in chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes until well combined.
Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, stirring occasionally if possible.
After cooking, taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.