Turkey Chili Recipe: Crock Pot Dinner - Freebie Finding Mom (2024)

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Every Crock Pot chef needs a turkey chili recipe Crock Pot dinner, right? If you’re on the hunt for one, here you go! Crock Pot turkey chili doesn’t get much easier (or more delicious) than this. Seriously, this easy turkey chili Crock Pot recipe is about to become a family favorite.

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Well, it’s official, cooler weather is here, and what better way to warm up than with a steaming bowl of chili. Specifically Crock Pot turkey chili. Think you don’t have time to make a turkey chili recipe Crock Pot dinner? Think again!

There are a lot of reasons that I consider this to be the best turkey chili recipe Crock Pot dinner. One of those reasons is how simple it is to make. Yep, thanks to the Crock Pot, you can even enjoy this turkey chili recipe Crock Pot dinner on week nights!

This easy turkey chili Crock Pot recipe has it all. It’s easy (yep), Crock Pot dinner!

All you have to do to have yummy Crock Pot turkey chili ready by dinner time is dice up an onion and two peppers, brown the meat, and throw it all in a Crock Pot. Seriously, that’s it; it’ll take less than 30 minutes!

As mentioned above, one of the reasons this is the best turkey chili recipe Crock Pot dinner is because it’s also healthy. The turkey and Greek yogurt topping (in place of sour cream) keep the calories low. It’s also rich in vegetables, fiber (from the beans), and lean protein (from the turkey). However, trust me, this turkey chili recipe is nutritious AND delicious!

Turkey Chili Recipe – Crock Pot Dinner Ingredients

1 lb. lean ground turkey
1 large onion
2 sweet bell peppers
2 15 oz. cans tomato sauce
2 15 oz. cans diced tomatoes
15 oz. can dark red kidney beans
15 oz. can black beans
15 oz. can sweet corn
1 Tbsp. cumin
1 Tbsp. chili powder
1-2 tsp. olive oil

Optional Crock Pot Turkey Chili Toppings

Shredded cheese
Greek yogurt OR sour cream
Sliced olives
Cilantro
Avocado

Turkey Chili Recipe – Crock Pot Dinner Directions

1. Finely dice the onion and peppers.

2. Add olive oil to a large skillet and brown the turkey, onions, and peppers; drain any juices.

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3. Place the cooked turkey, peppers, and onions in the bottom of a Crock Pot along with the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, corn, cumin, and chili powder;.

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4. Stir well.

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5. Cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 4 hours. Occasionally, stir your turkey chili recipe Crock Pot dinner.

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6. Serve.
Tip: Make the best turkey chili recipe Crock Pot dinner even better by topping it with yummy things like shredded cheese, Greek yogurt (or sour cream), sliced olives, cilantro, or avocado.

This easy turkey chili Crock Pot recipe is all the cozier when eaten with your friends and family, so be sure to whip up a big batch!

More Easy Crock Pot Recipes

This turkey chili recipe Crock Pot dinner is great but your family probably won’t want to eat it every single night. Here are some other easy and tasty recipes to add to your Crock Pot cookbook!

  • Banana nut oatmeal
  • Cheesecake with Oreo crust
  • Pulled pork gyros
  • Chicken marsala
  • Ham and potato soup
  • Chicken and salsa
  • Beef stroganoff
  • Chicken sausage and peppers
  • Peanut clusters
  • Hawaiian chicken
  • Chicken taco soup
  • Chicken cacciatore
  • Beef stew
  • Spicy beef and peppers

Reminder: ALL of these recipes can be made in a Crock Pot. 🙂

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Easy Turkey Chili

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 6 hours

Total Time: 6 hours 30 minutes

Need a turkey chili recipe crock pot dinner?

Here you go! Crock pot turkey chili doesn't get much easier (or more delicious) than this!

Simply dice up an onion and two peppers, brown a pound of ground turkey, throw it all in a crock pot and stand by. You'll have a hearty, nutritious and delicious dinner in no time! Seriously, this easy turkey chili crock pot recipe is about to become a family fav.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. lean ground turkey
  • 1 large onion
  • 2 sweet bell peppers
  • 2 15 oz. cans tomato sauce
  • 2 15 oz. cans diced tomatoes
  • 15 oz. can dark red kidney beans
  • 15 oz. can black beans
  • 15 oz. can sweet corn
  • 1 Tbsp. cumin
  • 1 Tbsp. chili powder
  • 1-2 tsp. olive oil

Optional Toppings

  • Shredded cheese
  • Greek yogurt OR sour cream
  • Sliced olives
  • Cilantro
  • Avocado

Instructions

  1. Finely dice the onion and peppers.
  2. Add olive oil to a large skillet and brown the turkey, onions, and peppers; drain any juices.
  3. Place the cooked turkey, peppers, and onions in the bottom of a crock pot.
  4. Add the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, corn, cumin, and chili powder; stir well.
  5. Cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 4 hours. Occasionally, stir your turkey chili recipe crock pot dinner.
  6. Serve. Tip: Make the best turkey chili recipe crock pot dinner even better by topping it with yummy things like shredded cheese, Greek yogurt (or sour cream), sliced olives, cilantro, or avocado.
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FAQs

Does chili taste better in the crockpot? ›

Chili is perhaps the ideal slow-cooker dish because its flavor improves with a long, slow simmer.

Why does my crockpot chili taste bland? ›

Insufficient seasoning, such as chili powder, cumin, paprika, and salt, can lead to bland chili. Chili relies on a combination of spices and seasonings for its distinctive flavor. Be sure to taste your chili during the cooking process and adjust the seasonings as needed.

What secret ingredient will deepen the flavor of your chili? ›

Stir some puréed pumpkin into your chili just after sautéing your aromatics (onions, garlic, etc...) and before adding any liquid. This will deepen and sweeten its flavor, making it a great balance for all the chile peppers and heat.

What is the secret to really good chili? ›

Only Add Flavorful Liquids

Instead of adding water to your chili, add some more flavor with chicken or beef broth, red wine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, or even beet or wine. Each one of these options brings out different notes and levels of sweetness that will enhance your culinary creation.

What not to put in chili? ›

Beans and non-vegetable fillers such as rice and pasta are not allowed." If that sounds a bit uptight, the ICS's Homestyle Chili competition defines chili as: "any kind of meat, or combination of meats, and/or vegetables cooked with beans, chili peppers, various spices, and other ingredients.

What to add to chili for more flavor? ›

If you want more of a smoky flavor, add cumin, Spanish paprika, ancho chili powder, or a combination. If you are looking for more heat, add cayenne, crushed red pepper, or Hungarian paprika. If it's too spicy add a little brown sugar and some sweet paprika.

What liquid do you add to chili? ›

Chili cooks low and slow, so you need enough liquid to tenderize the meat and keep everything from drying out. That liquid should also add flavor to the chili, so use chicken, beef, or vegetable stock, or beer.

Is chili better, stovetop or crockpot? ›

If you want to make a thick, tasty chili in a somewhat quick manner (30-60 minutes), the stovetop Dutch oven method is right for you. It's one pan for the whole show, providing an easy prep, cook, and cleanup for ultra tasty results. If you have a bit more patience and prefer the slow cooker, you can't go wrong either.

Is chili better in a slow cooker or a dutch oven? ›

For making great chili, it's a tie between the Dutch oven and the multi-cooker in slow-cook mode. Each requires some tweaking in the cooking methods, though. The Dutch oven chili had the best aroma, heat, and flavor, but it looked less than appetizing due to its dry texture. And the longer it sat, the thicker it got.

How can I make my chili more flavorful? ›

If you want more of a smoky flavor, add cumin, Spanish paprika, ancho chili powder, or a combination. If you are looking for more heat, add cayenne, crushed red pepper, or Hungarian paprika. If it's too spicy add a little brown sugar and some sweet paprika.

Does chili taste better the longer you simmer it? ›

Not Cooking It Long Enough

A low and slow cook time—at least an hour total—is key for drawing out the most flavor in a pot of chili.

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