Crock Pot Turkey Chili (Printer-Friendly)
Slow cooked turkey, beans, tomatoes, and spices combine in a cozy, hearty bowl perfect for chilly nights.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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3 cups cooked turkey, shredded or chopped
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1 cup dried red kidney beans, rinsed and soaked overnight
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14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes with green chiles, undrained
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8 ounces tomato sauce
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14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes, undrained
→ Vegetables and Aromatics
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1 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
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1 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
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1/2 cup celery, diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
→ Seasonings
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2 bay leaves
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1 tablespoon Creole seasoning
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2 tablespoons Mexene chili powder seasoning or substitute blend
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1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
# Steps to Make This:
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Place the cooked turkey into a food processor and pulse until roughly chopped into small, even pieces.
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Finely dice the yellow onions, green bell pepper, and celery. Mince the garlic cloves.
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Add chopped turkey, soaked red kidney beans, diced tomatoes with green chiles, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic, bay leaves, Creole seasoning, and Mexene chili powder seasoning to the crock pot. Reserve salt and black pepper for final seasoning.
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Cover and cook on high for 4 to 6 hours or on low for 6 to 8 hours, until the beans are tender and flavors are well developed.
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Remove the bay leaves. Taste and adjust with salt and black pepper as needed. If desired, stir in up to 1 tablespoon of brown sugar to balance acidity. Serve hot with preferred garnishes.
# Additional Notes:
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Substitute chicken or ground meats for turkey if preferred. Pre-cook and shred or crumble before adding to the slow cooker.
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If using canned kidney beans rather than dried, use two 15-ounce cans undrained and reduce cooking time accordingly.
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To store leftovers, cool completely and refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 6 months.