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Cozy Slow Cooker Turkey Chili with Black Beans

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This hearty and healthy slow cooker turkey chili with black beans is the ultimate hands-off meal. It’s deeply savory, smoky, and thick, perfect for game day or cozy nights.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 ½ pounds lean ground turkey (93/7)
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced (about 2 cups)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chiles
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
  • 1 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink (6-8 minutes). Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Transfer the turkey to the slow cooker using a slotted spoon, leaving drippings in the pan.
  2. Reduce heat to medium. Add the diced onion and bell pepper to the same skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the onion is translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  3. Add the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, and cayenne pepper to the skillet. Stir constantly for about 1 minute until fragrant. Transfer the mixture to the slow cooker.
  4. To the slow cooker, add the drained black beans, crushed tomatoes, fire-roasted diced tomatoes (with juices), diced green chiles, minced chipotle pepper (if using), tomato paste, chicken broth, and bay leaf. Stir to combine.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. About 30 minutes before serving, remove the lid and let the chili simmer uncovered to thicken.
  6. Remove the bay leaf and discard. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lime juice if desired.
  7. Let the chili rest for 10-15 minutes before serving. Serve hot with desired toppings.

Notes

For best flavor, brown the turkey and bloom the spices. Let the chili rest before serving. Chili tastes even better the next day. Freezes well for up to 3 months.

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