Family-Pleasing Turkey Chili

Name: Family-Pleasing Turkey Chili
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 25 min
Yield: 6 servings (2-1/4 quarts).
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground turkey; 1 medium green pepper, finely chopped; 1 small red onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1-3/4 cups frozen corn, thawed; 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; Optional toppings: reduced-fat sour cream and minced fresh cilantro

My children really love this slow cooker turkey chili, and it's become one of their favorite comfort foods. It's relatively inexpensive, and leftovers are wonderful! —Sheila Christensen, San Marcos, California

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground turkey
1 medium green pepper, finely chopped
1 small red onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1-3/4 cups frozen corn, thawed
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Optional toppings: reduced-fat sour cream and minced fresh cilantro

Directions

In a large nonstick skillet, cook the turkey, green pepper and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain.
Transfer to a 4-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, broth, corn, tomato paste, chili powder, pepper, cumin and garlic powder.
Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until heated through. Serve with optional toppings if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups (calculated without optional toppings): 349 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 60mg cholesterol, 725mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 12g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 2 vegetable.

Originally published as Crock Pot Black Bean, Corn and Turkey Chili in Healthy Cooking December/January 2010

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Lisa

Nov 30, 2016

This recipe is fantastic!!!! The name of the recipe says it all...definitely a family pleasing favorite!I do not add the corn & sometimes I add 1 to 3 tablespoons of McCormick's chili powder, depending of how spicy we want it. And I do different variations of beans. Pinto, white with kidney. Or Kidney, white & pinto or black beans.My son who has always been a picky eater loves this chili!! In addition to the cheese, sour cream, cilantro, & onions, we add chili cheese Fritos. It is great without the toppings as well along with homemade cornbread. Yummy good!!!
PrplMonky5

Dec 31, 2015

I thought this was a decent base, but will need some tweaking. I only used 1/2 tbsp of chili powder and since I prefer a thicker chili I drained the tomatoes and only used about 1/3 of the can of chicken broth. I think next time I will add in some garlic salt (I didn't taste much garlic) and some other various spices (haven't figured out what yet). Otherwise, a decent, solid chili. We put ours over rice and top with cheddar cheese. Yum!
justme2000

Nov 18, 2015

This is my families favorite chili recipe. My husband loves this makes it at least twice a month.
britt1992

Oct 27, 2015

This is a very simple and great tasting . Healthy
cbybee

Dec 6, 2014

This is my new favorite chili recpie. I have made it in the crockpot and Dutch oven cooked on low. I used two pounds of turkey and added a little tomato juice.
hamhock32

Oct 17, 2014

Very easy to make and yummy.
DDDianeHClark

Aug 21, 2014

Just had oral surgery and wanted chili. Had all these ingredients except kidney beans. Turned out great and was easy on the mouth. My hubby spiced his up, but I ate mine as is with a little sour cream.
2princesses2luv

Apr 10, 2014

Very good & easy to make.
tiger976

Jan 19, 2014

Very good, will make again. Thanks for the recipe.
LuluLeMaster

Oct 30, 2013

Very delicious & very easy to make