Description
A hearty crockpot turkey chili made with lean ground turkey, beans, tomatoes, and warm spices, slow-cooked into a rich, comforting, gluten-free meal perfect for family dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can crushed tomatoes
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground turkey and cook for 5–7 minutes until browned and no longer pink.
- Add diced onion, bell peppers, and garlic. Cook for 3–4 minutes until slightly softened.
- Transfer the turkey mixture to a crockpot.
- Add black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, chicken broth, spices, salt, and black pepper.
- Stir everything until well combined.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
- Stir in corn during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Before serving, add lime juice and adjust seasoning if needed.
Notes
- Browning the turkey first improves flavor.
- For thicker chili, reduce broth or cook uncovered near the end.
- Add extra vegetables like zucchini, carrots, or celery for more nutrition.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Tastes even better the next day as flavors deepen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–7 hours (low) or 3–4 hours (high)
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 12 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
