Full Flavor Crock Pot Turkey Chili Recipe

Name: Full Flavor Crock Pot Turkey Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lbs ground turkey; 1 lb bacon (cooked and chunked); 4 1/2 cups dried beans (black beans, pinto beans, or great northern beans all work very well); 2 (16 ounce) cans tomatoes (either diced or crushed are fine); 12 ounces tomato paste; 2 onions, finely diced (preferably vidalia); 2 green bell peppers, diced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 yellow bell pepper, diced; 2 (10 ounce) cans condensed beef broth (or chicken broth); 6 ounces beer (1/2 can); 2 fresh tomatoes; 3 garlic cloves; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon oregano; 1 1/2 tablespoons paprika; 2 -4 tablespoons chili powder (to taste); 2 -4 tablespoons cayenne pepper (to taste); 2 jalapeno peppers (You can omit them completely or substitute hotter peppers if you want more fire); 1 (8 ounce) package shredded cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

4 lbs ground turkey
1 lb bacon (cooked and chunked)
4 1/2 cups dried beans (black beans, pinto beans, or great northern beans all work very well)
2 (16 ounce) cans tomatoes (either diced or crushed are fine)
12 ounces tomato paste
2 onions, finely diced (preferably vidalia)
2 green bell peppers, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
2 (10 ounce) cans condensed beef broth (or chicken broth)
6 ounces beer (1/2 can)
2 fresh tomatoes
3 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon oregano
1 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 -4 tablespoons chili powder (to taste)
2 -4 tablespoons cayenne pepper (to taste)
2 jalapeno peppers (You can omit them completely or substitute hotter peppers if you want more fire)
1 (8 ounce) package shredded cheddar cheese

1
Mix and soak beans overnight per package directions.
2
Process the fresh tomatoes, garlic, cumin, oregano, paprika, chili powder, cayenne pepper and jalapeno (hot) peppers in the food processor; place in the refrigerator overnight.
3
Note: The 2 tablespoons each of hot spices makes a very mild chili- while the 4 tablespoons w/added hot peppers turns up the heat-- for those who like it HOT!
4
Take out four or five cups of the soaked beans and place in crock pot (cut it to 3 cups if you did the fast soak- they will still expand while cooking).
5
Freeze the rest for later use.
6
If you are using canned beans you'll lose some of the flavor-- but it's still good.
7
Fry the bacon until crispy and place in crock pot.
8
Brown the ground turkey in some of the bacon drippings and place in crock pot.
9
Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, onions, bell peppers, broth, beer and tomato spice puree.
10
Stir to mix and let cook for 10-12 hours on low.
11
(You can also cook for 5-6 hours on high, but the beans will not soak up as much of the flavor).
12
Serve topped w/the shredded cheddar cheese.
13
This recipe is for a large crock pot. You can cut down on the ground turkey, beans and bell peppers a little if you have a smaller crock pot.

2098

kcal

Calories

101

Fat

120

Carbs

183

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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

My Personal Notes

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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: 4 lbs ground turkey, 1 lb bacon (cooked and chunked), 4 1/2 cups dried beans (black beans, pinto beans, or great northern beans all work very well), 2 (16 ounce) cans tomatoes (either diced or crushed are fine), and more.

Yes, Full Flavor Crock Pot Turkey Chili 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Full Flavor Crock Pot Turkey Chili

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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