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Turkey Chili

Diana Rattray
Spice up your chili night with this slow cooker turkey chili recipe. Packed with flavor and customizable.
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Servings 4 servings
Calories 237
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • ½ cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 (15-oz) cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • ½ cup prepared salsa
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or Monterey Jack
  • Sour cream, avocado, cilantro, jalapeño rings, lime wedges (optional), for serving

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Instructions

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground turkey, onion, and bell pepper and cook, stirring frequently, for 6 to 8 minutes or until the turkey is browned. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
    1 tbsp vegetable oil | 1 pound ground turkey | 1 cup chopped onion | 1 tsp minced garlic | 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • Transfer the turkey mixture to the slow cooker and add the tomatoes, tomato paste, beans, salsa, chili powder, cumin, and oregano. Stir and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
    1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes | 2 (15-oz) cans pinto beans | 1/2 cup prepared salsa | 1 tbsp chili powder | 1 tsp ground cumin | 1/2 tsp dried oregano | Salt and pepper | 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours.
    • Tip: For a thicker chili, leave the lid slightly ajar for the last 20 to 30 minutes, or mash some of the beans into the liquid before serving.
  • Top servings with shredded cheese and your favorite garnishes, such as sour cream, avocado, cilantro, jalapeño rings, or lime wedges.
    1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or Monterey Jack | Sour cream, avocado, cilantro, jalapeño rings, lime wedges (optional)

Nutrition

Calories: 237kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 31gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 76mgSodium: 381mgPotassium: 488mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 633IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 125mgIron: 2mg

Disclaimer:

Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.

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