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Smoky Turkey Chili

lynn
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.
4.82 from 11 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Course Soups, Stocks, Broths + Chili
Cuisine American
Servings 10 - 12 cups
Calories 684 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds ground turkey
  • 2 onions diced
  • 4 cloves of garlic crushed
  • 2 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
  • 5 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 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
Keyword chili, crockpot, recipe, slow cooker, stovetop, turkey
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