Lean turkey, beans, and spices melded in slow cooker for a warm, comforting dish rich in flavor.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 pound lean ground turkey
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 medium onion, diced
03 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
04 - 1 green bell pepper, diced
05 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
07 - 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
→ Beans and Legumes
08 - 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
09 - 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
→ Spices and Seasonings
10 - 2 tablespoons chili powder
11 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
12 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
13 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
14 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
15 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
16 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
→ Liquids
17 - 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
→ Optional Toppings
18 - Chopped fresh cilantro
19 - Shredded cheddar cheese
20 - Sour cream
21 - Sliced jalapeños
# Directions:
01 - Cook the ground turkey in a large skillet over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes, breaking it apart with a spoon until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
02 - Transfer the cooked turkey to the slow cooker. Add diced onion, bell peppers, minced garlic, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, kidney beans, black beans, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper if using, salt, black pepper, and chicken broth. Stir thoroughly to combine.
03 - Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until vegetables are tender and flavors are fully developed.
04 - Taste the chili and adjust salt, pepper, or cayenne as desired.
05 - Ladle chili into bowls and garnish with cilantro, shredded cheddar, sour cream, or jalapeños according to preference.
