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slow cooker turkey chili

Recipe by
Daily Inspiration S
Somewhere, TX

Turkey is a great addition to chili and this slow cooker dish is very versatile -- add whatever veggies you want.

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 6 Hr
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

Ingredients For slow cooker turkey chili

  • 2 Tbsp
    oil, divided
  • 1 1/2 lb
    ground turkey (white or dark)
  • 1 md
    onion, diced
  • 1 md
    red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 md
    green bell pepper, diced
  • 5 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1
    jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
  • 2 can
    14.5 oz. cans fire roasted diced tomatoes
  • 4 tsp
    chili powder (or more to your liking)
  • 1 tsp
    ground cumin
  • 1 tsp
    dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 can
    14.5 oz. can whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1 can
    14.5 oz. can pinto beans (or black beans) rinsed and drained
  • extra liquid if needed - broth or tomato sauce

How To Make slow cooker turkey chili

  • 1
    In a large skillet, add 1/2 oil and cook turkey until crumbly.
  • 2
    Add turkey to slow cooker. Using the same skillet, add remaining oil and cook onions, bell peppers, garlic and jalapeno pepper until softened. Add seasonings to onion/pepper mixture and allow flavors to develop - approx. 1-2 minutes.
  • 3
    Add onion/pepper mixture to crockpot. Stir in tomatoes, corn and beans and mix well.
  • 4
    Cook on low for approx. 6 hours. If needed, you may add broth or tomato sauce to thin it out.
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