Slow Cooker Turkey Chili
Servings: 8
Calories: 160kcal
The best healthy turkey chili recipe is full of lean ground turkey, hearty beans and the perfect combination of spices.
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can (28 oz/794ml) diced tomatoes not drained
- 1 can (14oz/398ml) can red kidney beans drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14oz/398ml) pinto or Romano beans drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14oz/398ml) black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 1/2 cups frozen corn
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet heat oil, add the ground turkey. Season with salt and pepper and cook until browned.
- Transfer to the slow cooker.
- Using the same skillet sauté the red pepper, onions, and garlic until slightly tender.
- Transfer to the slow cooker.
- Add the can of tomatoes, beans and corn to the slow cooker.
- Stir in the cumin, cocoa powder, paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes and Worcestershire sauce.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Cook on low heat for 3-4 hours or high heat 2-3 hours.
- Serve topped with chopped green onions or garnish of choice.
Nutrition
Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 86mg | Potassium: 450mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 945IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 2mg