Slow Cooker Turkey Chili

It's definitely that time of year. Although I use my slow cooker frequently all year long for food prep, there's just something about coming home to a pot full of chili when it gets a little colder outside. I know you're thinking, "She lives in south Florida. How cold can it possibly be?" Well, once the temp dips below 68ºF, it's time to put on a pot of Slow Cooker Turkey Chili. You will definitely love the smoky flavor of this chili.

I also love how easy this dish is to prepare. Prep everything the night before in your slow cooker insert, keep it in the fridge, then plug it in and turn on for eight hours before you go to work. I used ground turkey in this recipe, but you could also use shredded turkey to use up some of those Thanksgiving leftovers.

PREPARE SLOW COOKER TURKEY CHILI:

Begin by drizzling about a tablespoon of avocado oil in a large skillet. Heat over medium high heat, and add the ground turkey. Use the tip of your spatula to break apart the meat into small pieces as it cooks. (Omit this step if you are using shredded turkey.)

While the meat is cooking, dice one medium onion, and mince the garlic cloves. When the meat is nearly finished, add the onion and garlic, stirring frequently. Once the onion and garlic are fragrant (about five minutes) remove the skillet from the heat, and drain any excess liquid. (Again, if using leftover turkey, simply sauté the onion until soft, then add the garlic and sauté about thirty more seconds.)

Add the ground turkey mixture to the slow cooker along with the rest of the ingredients. I used two cans of red kidney beans (drained and rinsed), a half cup dry lentils, two cans of fire roasted diced tomatoes, two cups chicken broth, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, and chipotle powder. Give all the ingredients a good stir, set the slow cooker to low for eight hours, and enjoy a hearty meal when you arrive home from work. Yes, it really is that easy.

Add any favorite toppings to individual bowls such as shredded cheese or cilantro, if you like. Serve with a side salad and cornbread muffins for a hearty dinner.

We ate this Slow Cooker Turkey Chili for dinner with plenty left over for lunches during the week. It also freezes well for when you need those last minute dinners during busy weeks.

You might also like this Whole30 approved Slow Cooker Chili.

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Slow Cooker Turkey Chili

Yield: 8 servings

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 8 hours

Total Time: 8 hours 30 minutes

I just love the smoky flavor of this Slow Cooker Turkey Chili. It is definitely an easy "fix it and forget it" slow cooker recipe.

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Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon avocado oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 2 cans red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 cans fire roasted tomatoes
• 2 cups chicken broth
• ½ cup dry lentils
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon chipotle powder

Instructions

1. Begin by drizzling about a tablespoon of avocado oil in a large skillet. Heat over medium high heat, and add the ground turkey. Use the tip of your spatula to break apart the meat into small pieces as it cooks.
2. While the meat is cooking, dice one medium onion, and mince the garlic cloves. When the meat is nearly finished, add the onion and garlic, stirring frequently. Once the onion and garlic are fragrant (about five minutes) remove the skillet from the heat, and drain any excess liquid.
3. Add the ground turkey mixture to the slow cooker along with the remaining the ingredients. Give all the ingredients a good stir, set the slow cooker to eight hours, and enjoy a hearty, comfort food meal.

Notes

• You can substitute one pound of leftover shredded turkey for the ground turkey in this recipe. Just skip the browning meat step, and sauté the onion until tender, adding the garlic during the last thirty seconds to one minute. Add the shredded turkey, onion, and garlic to the slow cooker in the thrid step.

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Nutrition Information

Yield 8 Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 319Total Fat 13gSaturated Fat 3gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 8gCholesterol 61mgSodium 577mgCarbohydrates 28gFiber 8gSugar 5gProtein 24g

Note: Nutritional information is an approximation. Different brands and/or quantities will change the nutrition profile.

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