Crock Pot Turkey Chili with Black Beans
The easiest, most flavorful turkey chili recipe made simple in a slow cooker for a healthy meal!
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 412kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp avocado oil
- 1 large yellow onion diced
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 2 lbs ground turkey*
- 1 28-oz can crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup
- 2 Tbsp cacao powder
- 3 Tbsp chili powder
- ½ tsp sea salt to taste**
- 1 large green bell pepper diced
- 2 large carrots chopped
- 2 15-oz cans black beans, drained and rinsed
Instructions
- Add the crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, pure maple syrup, cacao powder, chili powder, sea salt, bell pepper, carrots, and black beans to your crock pot and stir it well.
- Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet or thick-bottomed pot and add the onion. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until the onion begins to turn golden-brown, about 8 minutes. Stir in the garlic and sauté another 2 minutes.
- Scoot the onions off to the side to make room for the meat and add in the meat. Allow it to brown for 2 to 3 minutes before flipping and browning another 2 to 3 minutes on the other side. Use a spatula to break up the meat into smaller chunks.
- Transfer the sautéed onion and meat mixture and stir well until incorporated.
- Secure the lid on the crock pot and set it on High for 4 to 6 hours or Low for 7 to 10 hours.
- Serve the chili with your choice of toppings, and enjoy!
Notes
*Use any ground meat you prefer - you can go with ground beef, pork, or chicken or a combination thereof. I often mix beef and turkey.
**How much salt you’ll need is dependent on your personal taste as well as if there is already salt in your chili powder and/or crushed tomatoes
Nutrition
Serving: 1of 6 | Calories: 412kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 6g | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 13g