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Easy Slow Cooker Turkey Chili with Black Beans

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This easy slow cooker turkey chili with black beans is a hands-off, pantry-friendly weeknight lifesaver. No browning required, just throw everything in the slow cooker and walk away for a hearty, crowd-pleasing meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450g) ground turkey (93% lean)
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika (smoked preferred)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) chicken broth (low-sodium)
  • Optional toppings: shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream or Greek yogurt, sliced jalapeños, fresh cilantro, diced avocado, lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Add the ground turkey to the slow cooker and break it into large chunks with a spoon.
  2. Add the drained and rinsed black beans on top of the turkey.
  3. Pour in the undrained diced tomatoes and tomato sauce. Stir gently.
  4. Scatter the diced onion and minced garlic evenly over the top.
  5. Sprinkle the chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper evenly over the ingredients. Stir once to combine.
  6. Pour in the chicken broth, just enough to barely cover the ingredients. Stir gently.
  7. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours.
  8. About 30 minutes before serving, break up any remaining large chunks of turkey with a spoon.
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt, chili powder, or a squeeze of lime juice as desired.
  10. Serve hot with your favorite toppings.

Notes

For a thicker chili, remove the lid for the last 30 minutes of cooking or mash some black beans against the side of the slow cooker. For a spicier version, add a diced jalapeño and 1 teaspoon chipotle powder. This chili tastes even better the next day and freezes well for up to 3 months.

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