This hearty and healthy turkey chili in the crock pot tastes great and is great for busy weeknights. It's easy to make in the slow cooker and is made with lean ground turkey, beans, vegetables, and spices. It's satisfying and healthy. For a tasty and filling dinner, top it with your favorite things, like sour cream, avocado, and shredded cheese.
Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey. 1 onion, chopped. 3 cloves garlic, minced. 1 bell pepper, chopped. 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes. 1 can 14 oz tomato sauce. 1 can 4 oz diced green chilies. 1 can 15 oz kidney beans, drained and rinsed. 1 can 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed. 2 tbsp chili powder. 1 tsp cumin. 1 tsp paprika. 1/2 tsp dried oregano. Salt and pepper to taste. Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sliced green onions, avocado, sour cream.
Instructions: In a skillet, cook the ground turkey over medium heat until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and bell pepper to the skillet and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, until the vegetables are softened. Transfer the cooked turkey and vegetables to a slow cooker. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, diced green chilies, kidney beans, black beans, chili powder, cumin, paprika, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker. Stir to combine. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the flavors have melded together and the chili is heated through. Serve the turkey chili hot, topped with shredded cheese, sliced green onions, avocado, and sour cream if desired. Enjoy this hearty and healthy crock pot turkey chili as a comforting and satisfying meal!