Slow Cooker 3-Bean Turkey Chili
This simple turkey chili recipe features lean ground turkey and an abundance of beans! You can prepare it in either a slow cooker or an Instant Pot, then load it up with your preferred chili toppings for a delicious meal. Enjoy every hearty spoonful!
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Ingredients
- 1.3 lb 20 oz 99% lean ground turkey breast
- 1 small onion
- 1 15 oz can chickpeas, drained
- 1 15.5 oz can black beans, drained
- 1 15.5 oz can small red beans, drained
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro for topping
- optional toppings
- 1 28 oz can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 16 oz can tomato sauce
- 1 4.5 oz can chopped chilies
Instructions
- 1
In a medium skillet set over medium-high heat, sauté the turkey and onion until the meat is fully cooked and browned. Once done, transfer the mixture to the slow cooker along with the beans, chilies, chickpeas, tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, and cumin. Stir everything together until well combined.
- 2
Set the slow cooker to high and let it cook for 6 to 8 hours, or on low for 10 to 12 hours.
- 3
Before serving, top with diced onions, fresh cilantro, and any other favorite garnishes you enjoy.
- 4
Activate the sauté function, then lightly spray the pot with oil. Add the turkey and onion, breaking the meat into smaller pieces with a spoon as it cooks until fully browned. Incorporate the beans, chilies, chickpeas, tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, and cumin, stirring thoroughly.
- 5
Seal the lid and cook on high pressure for 25 minutes. Allow for a natural release of pressure afterward.
- 6
Finish by garnishing with onions, cilantro, and your choice of toppings.