Recipes from Let's Cook, Ya'll

Crockpot Turkey Chili

Delicious, easy turkey chili for the crockpot

CourseLunch / Dinner
CuisineAmerican

Servings	Prep Time
6-8	10

Cook Time

5-7hours

Servings	Prep Time
6-8	10

Cook Time

5-7hours

Ingredients

1medium onionchopped
1medium yellow pepperchopped (see notes; I omit)
3cloves garlicminced
2tablespoons olive oil
3cups chicken broth(see notes: I use less)
215 oz cans black beansrinsed and drained
2 1/2cups cubed, cooked turkeysee notes, I use other meat most of the time
115 oz can solid pack pumpkin
114.5 oz can diced tomatoesundrained
2teaspoons dried parsley
2-3teaspoons chili powdersee notes
1 1/2teaspoons dried oregano
1 1/2teaspoons ground cumin
1/2teaspoons saltor more to taste
red cayenne pepperoptional; my addition
onion powderoptional; my addition
garlic powderoptional; my addition

Instructions

In a large skillet, saute the onion, yellow pepper and garlic in oil until tender. (See Notes: I also brown the ground meat, original recipe used already cooked turkey).
Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker; stir in the remaining ingredients.
Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until heated through.

Recipe Notes

Stacy’s Notes: I’ve been making this many years and have made a few adjustments from the original recipe: I usually use one pound of ground turkey, that I brown with the onion (no bell pepper) on the stovetop first, before I transfer it all to the crockpot. I use about 2 to 2 1/4 cups of chicken broth (so the chili would be thicker), I use more chili powder (about 3 teaspoons). Sometimes I use less parsley and oregano and sometimes I use the full amount, LOL! I add some red cayenne pepper and garlic & onion powder to taste.

This is ready after about 4-5 hours on low. We serve with chips, sour cream and shredded cheese. Freezes well and you can certainly use already cooked turkey, leftover from Thanksgiving or any other meal.

Enjoy!