Craze-E Good Turkey Chili - 4 Qt Crock Pot Recipe

Name: Craze-E Good Turkey Chili - 4 Qt Crock Pot
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey; 4 slices bacon (turkey bacon works well too); 1 medium onion, chopped (1 cup); 2 tablespoons chili powder (I use ancho chili powder but regular works too); 1 1/2 tablespoons paprika; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon italian seasoning or 1 tablespoon oregano; 2 chipotle chiles in adobo; 2 cups water; chicken bouillon, to flavor the water (equal amount of broth can be used); 1 cup lager beer, use a lager style you would drink; 2 garlic cloves, minced (1/2 Tbsp) or 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 (10 ounce) can Rotel tomatoes & chilies, undrained (use mild, medium or hot); 1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1 (15 ounce) can black beans; Some Garnish Ideas; cheddar cheese, grated (optional); sour cream (optional); tortilla chips (optional); corn chips (optional)

Servings: persons

1 lb ground turkey
4 slices bacon (turkey bacon works well too)
1 medium onion, chopped (1 cup)
2 tablespoons chili powder (I use ancho chili powder but regular works too)
1 1/2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon italian seasoning or 1 tablespoon oregano
2 chipotle chiles in adobo
2 cups water
chicken bouillon, to flavor the water (equal amount of broth can be used)
1 cup lager beer, use a lager style you would drink
2 garlic cloves, minced (1/2 Tbsp) or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 (10 ounce) can Rotel tomatoes & chilies, undrained (use mild, medium or hot)
1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can black beans
Some Garnish Ideas
cheddar cheese, grated (optional)
sour cream (optional)
tortilla chips (optional)
corn chips (optional)

1
Preheat a large skillet over medium high heat and spray liberally with non-stick cooking spray. Chop the bacon into 1/2 inch pieces and add to pan. Add ground turkey and onion and saute stirring often until bacon is cooked and no pink remains in the ground turkey. Drain well and return to the pan. Turn the heat OFF.
2
Add the chili powder, paprika, cumin, oregano or italian seasoning and stir into the meat until thoroughly combined. This allows the spices to penetrate and coat all the meat.
3
Using a crock pot at least 4 quart size or larger, spray the inside of the crock well with non-stick cooking spray and transfer all ingredients from the skillet into the crock pot.
4
Remove chipotles from the can, use gloves if you like as the oils from the pepper will remain on your fingers. No touching your eyes or nose! :) Place the peppers on a cutting board and mince them finely. Add them, along with a little of the adobo, if you like, to the empty skillet over no heat.
5
Measure broth or amount of bouillon indicated on the package for the amount of water listed. Crumble bouillon into the water and stir. Add the bouillon or broth, beer and garlic or garlic powder to the skillet with the chipotle peppers and stir well. This will disperse the chipotle pepper and make sure it gets evenly distributed in the chili. Make sure to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom and sides of the pan. Add all this to the crock pot. I like to use a rubber scraper/spatula to scrape out every last bit of goodness. You are just blending these ingredients together and cleaning out the skillet here and so you need no heat.
6
Add both cans of undrained tomatoes and beans (drained or undrained whatever your preference) to the crock pot. Stir to combine all the ingredients.
7
Set crock pot to low and allow to cook for at least 6-8 hours on high or 10- 12 hours on low.
8
Ladle finished chili into bowls and garnish as you choose. Sour cream and grated cheese make wonderful additions and the dairy cools the heat of the chili. A dash of your favorite hot sauce is a great way to kick up the heat some more. This chili is also great with cooked rice or macaroni added into it either initially or as a way to create a new dish with any leftovers. Hope you enjoy!

519

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground turkey, 4 slices bacon (turkey bacon works well too), 1 medium onion, chopped (1 cup), 2 tablespoons chili powder (I use ancho chili powder but regular works too), and more.

Yes, Craze-E Good Turkey Chili - 4 Qt Crock Pot falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Craze-E Good Turkey Chili - 4 Qt Crock Pot

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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