Slow Cooker Turkey Chili

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It’s raining and in the low 70s here in Miami so I broke out the crock pot to cook a comforting turkey chili for dinner. I really like this recipe because it is packed with lean protein and requires very little effort, like all of my favorite slow cooker meals.

Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 4.5 hours Serves: 2

  • 1 lb ground turkey

  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

  • 1/4 white onion, chopped

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 2 tbsp tomato paste

  • 1 cup chopped tomatoes)

  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained

  • 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, rinsed and drained

  • 1 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth

  • 2 tsp chili powder

  • 1 tsp ground cumin

  • 1 tsp dried oregano

  • 1 avocado, sliced for garnish

  • shredded cheese for garnish (optional)

  • salt and black pepper to taste

Heat olive oil over medium-high heat, add onions and cook until soft (about four minutes). Add ground turkey, stirring occasionally, until turkey is golden (not completely cooked through) and season with salt and pepper, garlic and tomato paste, and cook until fragrant (approx. two minutes).

Transfer the turkey mixture to the slow cooker and add tomatoes, black beans, kidney beans, chicken broth, chili powder, cumin and oregano. cook on high until chili has thickened (about four hours). garish with sliced avocado and cheese, if desired, and serve over rice.