How to Make Leftover Turkey Chili in the Slow Cooker - A Step-by-Step Guide

As the holiday season comes to a close, many families find themselves with a surplus of leftover turkey. While there are countless ways to repurpose this leftover meat, one of the most delicious and satisfying options is to make a hearty turkey chili in the slow cooker. This recipe is perfect for those cold winter days when you crave something warm, comforting, and easy to prepare. Plus, using a slow cooker means you can simply set it and forget it, allowing the flavors to meld together while...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound dried pinto beans
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
  • 1 leftover turkey carcass
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • ¼ tablespoon masa, or to taste
  • 1 dash hot sauce, or to taste
  • 1 pinch chili powder, or to taste
  • 1 pinch ground white pepper, or to taste
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste
  • salt to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 8 hrs 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 16 hrs 50 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Separate beans, place into a large container, and cover with several inches of cool water. Let beans soak 8 hours to overnight.
  • Heat butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion, bell pepper, jalapeno, and garlic in the hot pan until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Place turkey carcass into a slow cooker with drained beans, sauteed vegetables, chicken broth, 3 tablespoons chili powder, and bay leaves. Cover and cook on Low for 8 hours.
  • Remove any bones from the carcass and add tomatoes, corn, masa, hot sauce, chili powder, white pepper, red pepper flakes, and salt to taste. Let simmer on Low for another 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    530 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 72mg
    • Sodium: 266mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 47g
    • Dietary Fiber: 12g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 25g
    • Vitamin C: 26mg
    • Calcium: 122mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 1125mg