Smoky Turkey Chili
This crockpot turkey chili recipe is the perfect 'set and forget' meal. Whether it's a game day, a ski day, a busy day or just a cold night, this ground turkey chili will be a welcome meal come dinner time. A few minutes of prep time in the morning will yield a big batch of healthy and hearty turkey chili for dinner. Both crockpot and stovetop instructions are provided.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds ground turkey
- 2 onions diced
- 4 cloves of garlic crushed
- 3 15- ounce cans of diced tomatoes
- 2 15- ounce cans of tomato sauce
- 2 15- ounce cans of kidney beans or 1 1/2 cups of dried kidney beans that have been soaked and cooked.
- 1 can of beer
- 4 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon oregano
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon fennel seed crushed
- 2 cups chicken broth optional, if you want a soupier chili
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
CROCKPOT OR SLOW COOKER DIRECTIONS:
- Brown ground turkey in a large skillet
- in a large (6 quart) crockpot, add turkey and the rest of the ingredients.
- Cook for 4 hours on high or 6 hours on low heat.
- See the notes for topping ideas.
STOVETOP DIRECTIONS:
- Brown ground turkey in a large pot or dutch oven over medium heat. Once the turkey starts releasing its juices, add the onion so it cooks alongside the turkey.
- Once the turkey is no longer pink, add the remaining ingredients and simmer for 40 minutes.
- While the chili will be ready now, it is always better the next day.
- See the notes for topping ideas.
Notes
Favorite Toppings:
Grated Cheddar Cheese
Sliced Scallions
Avocado
Sour Cream
Black Olives
Tortilla Chips
Jalapeno Slices or Pickled Jalapenos
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 684kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 56gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 1579mgFiber: 14gSugar: 14g
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