Slow Cooker Turkey Chili is hearty, comforting and packed with warm spicy flavor. It takes about 15 minutes of prep and your slow cooker does the rest!
For servingoptional: Plain Greek yogurt or sour cream, fresh scallions, and lime wedges.
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook 2-3 minutes or until softened. Add the ground turkey and break up into pieces with a wooden spoon, then sprinkle with the salt and pepper. Cook 5 minutes or until no longer pink, then add the garlic, spices and poblano pepper. Stir until incorporated and cook 2 minutes longer.
Pour the ground turkey mixture into the slow cooker. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce and beans, then stir well to combine. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6-8 hours. Turn off the heat, stir in the lime juice and adjust the seasoning as needed. Serve with optional garnishes if desired and enjoy!
Notes
Pro tip: Prep the ground turkey mixture on the stove top in advance so all you have to do in the morning is dump everything into the slow cooker. You may also make the entire meal in advance.
Browning the meat, veggies and spices on the stove top is essential to break up the meat well and promote flavor, therefore I don't recommend skipping this step.
Customize this recipe with your favorite ground meat and spices. Sub the poblano peppers with jalapeño or canned diced chilis to pump up the heat.
Store slow cooker turkey chili in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.