Slow Cooker Turkey Chili

ground turkey

🥗Healthier: ground chicken

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground chicken is leaner, while ground beef is often more affordable.

kidney beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Black beans are higher in fiber, and pinto beans are usually less expensive.

Cook and crumble 3 pounds of ground turkey in a skillet until browned.

Add the cooked ground turkey to the slow cooker.

Add 29 ounces of tomato sauce to the slow cooker.

Add 28 ounces of petite diced tomatoes to the slow cooker.

Add 1 cup of diced yellow onion to the slow cooker.

Add 2 cups of diced bell peppers to the slow cooker.

Add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic to the slow cooker.

Add 2 tablespoons of chili powder to the slow cooker.

Add 1 teaspoon of cumin to the slow cooker.

Add 1 tablespoon of oregano to the slow cooker.

Add 2 cans of chili beans to the slow cooker.

Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on low for about 6 to 7 hours or on high for about 4 to 5 hours.

Once done, serve the chili in a bowl and top with desired toppings such as sour cream, shredded cheese, green onions, jalapenos, tortilla chips, or corn chips.

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