About the Recipe
This Easy Crockpot Turkey Chili is more than just a simple recipe, it's a doorway to comfort and convenience. With minimal prep time, you can set up your crockpot, toss in the ingredients, and let the slow simmer do the work for you. Unlike other demanding recipes that require constant attention, this chili gives you the freedom to go about your day, knowing that a hearty meal will be ready when you are.
One of our cheapest recipes, this crockpot chili costs about $1.87 to make per serving. And it definitely does not taste cheap! With its robust flavors and wholesome ingredients, you can enjoy a nutritious meal without breaking the bank. Plus, it's perfect for meal planning as it can be easily doubled or tripled and stored for later consumption.
As a versatile recipe, it's open to customization to suit your dietary preferences or needs. If turkey isn't your favorite, you're more than welcome to substitute it with other meats such as ground beef, pulled chicken, or even ground elk. You can even switch up the type of beans, or even go bean less! Each substitution adds its own unique flavor profile, giving the chili a new twist every time.
Even more, this Crockpot Turkey Chili is a perfect choice when you're looking to make a meal stretch. Simply serve it over white rice or spaghetti, and immediately, you've got an inexpensive, filling, and nutritious meal that goes a long way. It's not merely a dish, but a testament to the fact that good food doesn't have to be complicated or expensive.
This recipe is more than just an easy crockpot turkey chili, it's about making cooking intuitive, flexible, and accommodating for everyone. Give it a try, and see how it transforms your culinary experience!
Ingredients
The ingredients for this easy crockpot turkey chili have been carefully selected for their affordability and accessibility. Each item on the list is easy to find in your local grocery store, making this recipe not just simple but also budget-friendly.
Meat
3lb Ground Turkey ($5.00 - got on sale at Vons and stocked my freezer up!)
Produce
1 Red Pepper ($1.49)
2 Red Onions ($0.70)
1 Serrano Pepper ($0.13)
Canned Goods
2 15.5oz Cans Kidney Beans ($1.72)
1 14.5oz Can Diced Tomatoes ($0.82)
Spices ($0.20)
2 tsp Salt
2 tsp Pepper
4 tsp Chili Powder
2 tsp Cumin
2 tsp Garlic Powder
Dairy
1/2 cup/4oz Sour Cream ($0.55)
1/2 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese ($0.60)
Other
2 Cups Water
Major Cooking Equipment
Crockpot
Stove
If you don't have a crockpot, that's ok! This recipe can be made in a stock pot on the stove; however, you won't have the convenience of setting and forgetting like with the crockpot.
Step By Step
This easy crockpot turkey chili recipe is both effortless to prepare and time-efficient, making it the perfect choice for those days when you find yourself pressed for time yet still desiring a flavorful, nutritious meal.
Preparation
Prep Time: About 15 Minutes
Ingredients:Â Ground turkey meat, red pepper, 1 red onion, diced tomatoes, 2 cups water, salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder.
Heat large pan on stove over medium heat
Once hot, add ground turkey meat
Add 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp pepper to ground meat as it browns; stir often
Turn crockpot on desired cook time; I like to choose 6-hours
As turkey meat is cooking, prepare veggies for the crockpot
Dice and seed red pepper and peel and dice 1 red onion (save the other onion for the toppings)
Add diced red pepper and red onion to crockpot
Open can of diced tomatoes and add to crockpot; juice and all
Add rest of dry spices to the crockpot
Mix spices around the tomatoes, red pepper, and red onion
Once turkey meat is browned and has an internal temperature of at least 165-degrees Fahrenheit, drain excess grease and juice and add to crockpot and mix into veggies and spices
Add the 2 cups of water and mix around; you can substitute chicken broth for a little added flavor
Cooking
Cook Time: 4-10 Hours
Ingredients:Â 2 cans kidney beans
Let crockpot do it's magic for the next few hours!
About 2 hours prior to eating, open the cans of kidney and drain/rinse
Add drained and rinsed kidney beans to the crockpot and let cook with the rest of the chili mix for 2 hours
Plating
Prep Time: About 5 Minutes
Ingredients:Â Sour cream, 1 red onion, Serrano pepper, and shredded cheddar cheese
Before placing cooked chili into bowls, peel and dice the other red onion and cut the serrano pepper into wheels for toppings
As you scoop chili into bowls, sprinkle with cheddar cheese and add a dollop of sour cream.
Garnish with raw onion and Serrano pepper
* Serrano peppers can be very hot! Feel free to omit, choose a milder pepper, or go with a hotter one if you prefer!
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Recipe
Ingredients
3lb Ground Turkey
1 Red Pepper
2 Red Onion
1 Serrano Pepper
2 15.5oz Cans Kidney Beans
1 14.5oz Can Diced Tomatoes
2 tsp Salt
2 tsp Pepper
4 tsp Chili Powder
2 tsp Cumin
2 tsp Garlic Powder
1/2 cup/4oz Sour Cream
1/2 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
2 Cups Water
Instructions
Brown turkey on stove in a pre-heated, large pan; stir often and add half of the salt and pepper to season
Set crockpot on desired cook time
Add diced red pepper and 1 red onion to crockpot
Open can of diced tomatoes and add tomatoes and juice to crockpot
Add rest of dry spices to the crockpot
Once turkey meat is browned and has an internal temperature of at least 165-degrees Fahrenheit, drain excess grease and juice and add to crockpot
Add the 2 cups of water and mix all in well together
Cook 4-10 hours; or your desired cook time
2 hours prior to eating, drain and rinse the canned kidney beans and add to crockpot
Peel and dice the other red onion and cut the serrano pepper into wheels for toppings
Sprinkle chili with cheddar cheese and add a dollop of sour cream and garnish with raw onion and Serrano pepper