Crockpot Turkey Vegetable Chili (Ready-to-Print Version)
Slow-cooked turkey with a mix of vegetables and bold spices offers a rich, comforting meal.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Protein
01 -
1.5 lb ground turkey
→ Vegetables
02 -
1 medium onion, diced
03 -
3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 red bell pepper, diced
05 -
1 green bell pepper, diced
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2 medium carrots, diced
07 -
1 cup canned corn kernels
→ Legumes
08 -
2 (15 oz) cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
→ Canned Goods
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2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes
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2 tbsp tomato paste
→ Liquids & Oils
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1.5 cups chicken broth
→ Spices & Seasonings
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2 tbsp chili powder
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2 tsp ground cumin
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2 tsp chicken bouillon powder
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1 tsp smoked paprika
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1 tsp dried oregano
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0.25 tsp cayenne pepper
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1.5 tsp salt
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0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ Herbs
21 -
Fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 -
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground turkey and cook about 5 minutes, breaking up with a spoon until beginning to brown. Add diced onion and minced garlic, sauté 3-4 minutes until onion becomes translucent and turkey is no longer pink.
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Transfer turkey, onion, and garlic mixture to the crockpot. Add diced red and green bell peppers, carrots, corn, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and chicken broth.
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Add chili powder, ground cumin, chicken bouillon powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to the crockpot. Stir thoroughly to evenly distribute spices and dissolve tomato paste.
04 -
Cover crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until vegetables are tender and flavors meld.
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Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot, garnished generously with chopped fresh cilantro.
# Handy Tips:
01 -
For deeper flavor, toast chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika briefly in the skillet after browning turkey. To thicken chili, remove crockpot lid during last 45 minutes of cooking to evaporate excess liquid.
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Uniformly dice vegetables for consistent cooking. Adding a splash of lime juice or vinegar before serving brightens and balances flavors.
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This chili freezes well for up to three months and tastes better the next day as flavors develop.