Description
A healthy and flavorful low calorie chili made in the slow cooker, packed with lean turkey, beans, and vegetables. Perfect for a comforting meal without the extra calories.
Ingredients
1 pound lean ground turkey
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
1 medium green bell pepper, diced
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, no salt added
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce, no salt added
1 cup low sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the lean ground turkey until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
Add the diced onion, minced garlic, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper to the skillet with the turkey. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
Transfer the cooked turkey and vegetables to the slow cooker.
Add the diced tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, tomato sauce, and chicken broth to the slow cooker.
Stir in chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt until well combined.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours.
After cooking, stir the chili and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours