Crockpot Turkey and Vegetable Chili
A secret ingredient in this healthy, low carb, vegetable packed turkey chili makes it super velvety and rich- it's the most delicious thing to come home to after a long day of work!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 227kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs. ground turkey (uncooked)
- 28 oz. canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup chicken stock/broth vegetable broth or water can also be used
- 1 red bell pepper diced (or any color bell pepper)
- 1 large onion diced
- 3-4 cloves garlic finely chopped or minced
- 1 zucchini diced
- 1 cup frozen corn or fresh
- 15 oz. canned black beans drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper omit for a mild version
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients except cilantro in a slow cooker and stir to combine.
- Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Stir in cilantro and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serving suggestion: serve on top of brown rice with fixings such as chopped green onions, extra cilantro, avocado, sour cream/Greek yogurt, hot sauce, etc. for toppings.
Notes
- Have leftovers? Freeze them in an airtight container or plastic bag for up to 6 months.
- Not a fan of cilantro? Omit it, or replace it with another herb like dill or chives.
- The provided nutrition information does not include any added sodium from seasoning to taste, any optional ingredients, and it does not take brands into account. Feel free to calculate it yourself using this calculator or by adding the recipe to Yummly.
Nutrition
Calories: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 526mg | Potassium: 997mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1843IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 4mg