Slow Cooker - Spicy Three Bean Turkey Chili

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Stay warm and guilt-free with this spicy turkey chili that can slow cook while you are busy with your day.

Cook Time8 10

Total Time8 10

Course: Dinner, Soup

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Slow Cooker

Servings: people

Calories: 301kcal

1 pound lean ground turkey I used 93% lean
1 sweet onion small, diced
2 cloves garlic minced
15 ounces dark red kidney beans can, drained and rinsed
15 ounces black beans can, drained and rinsed
15 ounces pinto beans can, drained and rinsed
14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes with chiles can
6 ounces tomato paste can
1 cup tomato juice or vegetable juice
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes if you prefer less heat, reduce accordingly
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
kosher or sea salt to taste
2 cups water

In a large saucepan, add ground turkey and cook over medium heat, breaking up meat with a fork. Just after losing its pink color, add onion and garlic and cook until onions are tender, approximately 4 minutes. Drain off any fat.
Add ground turkey and remaining ingredients to the slow cooker, stir and cover. Cook on low 6 to 8 hours.

Follow instructions for cooking ground turkey, onion, and garlic. Add cooked turkey and the remaining ingredients to a large pot, stir and bring to a boil. Add 1/2 cup additional water if chili becomes too thick. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour.

SmartPoints (Freestyle): 7