How to Make Slow Cooker Turkey Chili with Kidney Beans - A Step-by-Step Guide

Slow cooker turkey chili with kidney beans is a delicious and satisfying dish that's perfect for a cozy night in or for feeding a crowd. This hearty chili is packed with flavor and is a great way to use up leftover turkey, making it a versatile and budget-friendly option for any occasion.

Made with lean ground turkey, kidney beans, and a variety of aromatic spices, this chili is not only healthy but also incredibly easy to prepare. Simply toss all the ingredients in a slow cooker, set...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ pounds ground turkey
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 2 Anaheim chile peppers, chopped
  • 2 (16 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (16 ounce) can Mexican-style hot tomato sauce
  • ¼ cup chili powder
  • ¼ cup cornmeal
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
  • 1 teaspoon beef base
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander
  • ½ cup water, or as desired

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 hrs 5 mins
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 25 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir turkey, onions, and Anaheim chile peppers in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and transfer turkey mixture to a slow cooker.
  • Mix kidney beans, Mexican-style tomato sauce, chili powder, cornmeal, garlic, onion flakes, cocoa powder, cumin, ground black pepper, sugar, parsley, oregano, beef base, red pepper flakes, and coriander into turkey mixture. Add enough water to reach desired consistency.
  • Cook on High for 4 hours (or on Low for 8 to 10 hours).
  • Nutrition

    223 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 42mg
    • Sodium: 475mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 18g
    • Vitamin C: 20mg
    • Calcium: 74mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 314mg