I love chili and make it way too often in the winter months. This has been my go-to recipe for the last decade or so after tweaking and refining it for years. Chives and a touch of cocoa powder really make this one shine!
Ingredients:
– 1 lb ground beef (or turkey)
– 2 medium-sized yellow onions, chopped
– 3 cloves garlic, diced
– 1 14 oz can crushed tomatoes
– 1 28 oz can diced tomatoes
– 1 red pepper, chopped
– 1 yellow pepper, chopped
– 1 cup frozen corn
– 1/2 jalepeno, chopped
– 2 cans black beans, rinsed and drained
– 1 can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
– 2 Tbs cumin
– 1 Tbs chili powder
– 1/4 cup chives, chopped, plus more for garnish
– 1/4 tsn unsweetened cocoa powder
– Salt and pepper to taste
Toppings:
– Shredded cheddar cheese
– 1 avocado, salted and sliced
– Cilantro, chopped
Directions:
– Heat olive oil in a large skillet and sauté the onions for about 5 minutes
– Add the ground turkey, garlic, salt and pepper to taste, and cook until lightly browned
– Move turkey and onions into the slow cooker
– Add all of the other ingredients and give it a good stir
– Cook on high for 4 hours
– Serve in bowls and sprinkle with cheddar cheese, sliced avocados, and cilantro
– Enjoy!
I’ve heard the values of a slow cooker extolled from The College Prepseter as well; it seems like the perfect way to prepare a meal without slaving away in the kitchen! Check out my post in the linkup to see my choice
Alyssa J Freitas
My crock pot broke when I was moving into my apartment and now I’m totally missing it. They really are the best!!
Annie Reeves
Yum!! I love crockpot turkey chili!
how much ground turkey do you use?
Oops! That’s kind of important, isn’t it? Just added above but I used 1 lb
This looks incredible and in the crock pot is my favorite way to cook! xo, Biana –BlovedBoston
i love a good chili recipe…will have to try!
also, life really opens up with a mini-crockpot!! so many dips to make, my fav is buffalo chicken dip 🙂
YUM! Trying this for Super Bowl!!
Heidi D.
http://www.wishesandreality.com
This sounds delicious! I like how you made your post in this series a little different than everyone else – including a recipe was a fantastic idea!
Sarah
Sweet Spontaneity
Love it!! My secret ingredient for anything involving canned tomatoes? I ALWAYS buy the fire-roasted ones. It totally adds a delicious depth of flavor to any dish (esp my fav tortilla soup recipe).
I do not utilize my crockpot nearly enough! I think it’s time to break it out more often and this recipe looks the like perfect one to start with!
– Kelsey
https://kelseydefined.wordpress.com/
I’m actually planning on using our slow cooker to make queso for Super Bowl Sunday. Nothing better! 🙂
Love it! I finally bought a Le Creuset two years ago at their outlet store and it’s changed the way I cook. I’ll be trying this turkey chili recipe this weekend!
Yum, this chili looks so delicious. Slow Cookers are SO essential!!! Literally, dump a bunch of ingredients in, let it simmer all day, and you’ll have dinner by the time you get off work! So great linking up with you!
yummmmm. loved your answer & i want to eat that now!
A slow cooker is definitely a game changer. Your chili looks delicious!
yep, definitely need that 🙂 That chilli looks amazing – perfect for winter comfort food.
http://www.therossettoblog.com/
I discovered the incredibleness of the flow cooker a year or so ago, and it is a life changer! This chili looks soo good!
Nikki
thefashionablewife.com
I made this chili yesterday and it is amazing! Thank you for the recipe!
How long would you cook it on low? 6+ hours? Can’t wait to try it! Thanks!
Yes you can do low for 6 hours too. Either way works!
Great! It’s going in now! Will have to report how it turns out!
How many people do you think this feeds? I have about 30 people coming over tonight and can’t decide if I should do one or two batches 🙂
I would probably make 3 batches for 30 people! Or 2.5 maybe…
Thanks! I ended up making 2 and it was perfect! I made one a little spicier than the other.