Slow Cooker Turkey Chili Recipe

Name: Slow Cooker Turkey Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 3 tablespoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 3/4 pound ground turkey (preferably dark meat); Kosher salt; One 28-ounce can fire-roasted diced tomatoes; 2 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth, plus more for thinning the chili if needed; 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; Two 15-ounce cans pinto beans, strained and rinsed; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 cups crushed corn tortilla chips, plus whole for serving; 3 cloves garlic, chopped; Sliced scallions, shredded Cheddar, sour cream and chopped pickled jalapeno, for serving

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons tomato paste
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3/4 pound ground turkey (preferably dark meat)
Kosher salt
One 28-ounce can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
2 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth, plus more for thinning the chili if needed
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon dried oregano
Two 15-ounce cans pinto beans, strained and rinsed
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cups crushed corn tortilla chips, plus whole for serving
3 cloves garlic, chopped
Sliced scallions, shredded Cheddar, sour cream and chopped pickled jalapeno, for serving

1
Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
2
Add the tomato paste, chili powder, cumin and cayenne and cook, stirring, until the oil is brick-red and the mixture is dry, about 2 minutes.
3
Add the ground turkey and 1 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring and breaking up into smaller pieces, until the mixture is combined (the turkey doesn't need to be cooked all the way through at this point).
4
Transfer the mixture to the insert of a 6-quart slow cooker.
5
Add the tomatoes, chicken broth, cocoa powder, vinegar, oregano and 1 teaspoon salt to the skillet over medium-high heat and bring to a simmer, whisking.
6
Cook for about 2 minutes.
7
Add the tomato mixture, beans, onions, crushed tortilla chips and garlic to the insert and give the mixture a good stir.
8
Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
9
Add chicken broth to thin the chili, if necessary.
10
Season with salt.
11
Serve with scallions, Cheddar, sour cream, pickled jalapeno and tortilla chips.

637

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 3 tablespoons tomato paste, 3 tablespoons chili powder, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Slow Cooker 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.

Slow Cooker Turkey Chili

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