turkey chili recipe crock pot

Turkey chili is an easy meal to make and a great way to use up leftover turkey. This slow cooker turkey chili recipe is healthy, hearty, and full of flavor. It’s a perfect dish for a busy weeknight dinner that the whole family will love.

Turkey chili is a great way to get your family to eat more lean protein. Lean ground turkey is a great substitute for ground beef or pork in chili recipes and it can easily be swapped in for any recipe that calls for ground beef or pork. And it’s a great way to use up leftover turkey from Thanksgiving or any other holiday.

This turkey chili recipe is made in the slow cooker, which makes it easy to prepare and requires minimal effort. To make it, all you need to do is sauté the vegetables, add the ingredients to the slow cooker, and let it do its thing. The chili will be ready in a few hours and your house will smell divine.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 pound lean ground turkey
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15-ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, bell peppers, and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, and cayenne pepper and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
3. Add the ground turkey and cook, stirring to break it up, until it is no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
4. Transfer the mixture to a slow cooker and add the tomatoes, beans, tomato sauce, corn, and cilantro. Stir to combine.
5. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
6. Serve the chili with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of cilantro.

Tips

• You can substitute ground beef or pork for the ground turkey, if desired.
• If you don’t have a slow cooker, you can cook the chili on the stovetop over medium-low heat for about 1 hour.
• For a spicier chili, increase the cayenne pepper to 1/2 teaspoon.
• To make the chili a bit thicker, add 1/2 cup of tomato paste when you add the tomato sauce.
• If you don’t have fresh cilantro, you can substitute 1/2 teaspoon of dried cilantro.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How do I make turkey chili?
  To make turkey chili, sauté vegetables in a large skillet, add spices, and cook ground turkey until it is no longer pink. Transfer the mixture to a slow cooker and add diced tomatoes, beans, tomato sauce, corn, and cilantro. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours. Serve with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of cilantro.
• Can I use ground beef instead of ground turkey?
  Yes, you can use ground beef or pork instead of ground turkey, if desired.
• Can I make this chili without a slow cooker?
  Yes, you can cook the chili on the stovetop over medium-low heat for about 1 hour.
• How can I make the chili spicier?
  To make the chili spicier, increase the cayenne pepper to 1/2 teaspoon.
• Can I use dried cilantro instead of fresh?
  Yes, if you don’t have fresh cilantro, you can substitute 1/2 teaspoon of dried cilantro.

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