Description
Hearty Pioneer Woman Turkey Chili delivers comfort in a bowl with robust southwestern flavors. Lean ground turkey mingles with beans, spices, and a rich tomato base, promising satisfying warmth for dinner seekers who crave bold, homestyle goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) ground turkey
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) black beans, drained and rinsed
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) tomato paste
- 2 cans (14.5 ounces / 411 grams each) fire-roasted tomatoes
Spices and Liquids:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) vegetable oil
- 1 ½ cups (355 milliliters) chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Optional Garnish:
- Shredded pepper jack cheese
- Diced avocado
- Corn chips
Instructions
- Prepare the aromatic base by warming 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the finely chopped yellow onion and vibrant red bell pepper until they become translucent and tender, approximately 8 to 10 minutes.
- Introduce 2 pounds (907 grams) of ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it into small crumbles and cooking until the meat loses its pink color, roughly 6 to 8 minutes. Incorporate the minced garlic cloves and tomato paste, stirring continuously for an additional 2 minutes to develop rich flavors.
- Transfer the thoroughly cooked turkey mixture into the slow cooker, creating a hearty foundation for the chili.
- Pour the fire-roasted tomatoes, black beans, and kidney beans into the slow cooker, ensuring an even distribution of ingredients for consistent taste and texture.
- Gently fold in the frozen corn kernels and chicken broth, creating a liquid base that will help meld the flavors during cooking.
- Sprinkle the carefully measured spices – chili powder, ground cumin, dried oregano, salt, and ground black pepper – across the mixture, stirring to ensure comprehensive seasoning.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and set the temperature: choose high heat for 4 hours or low heat for 6 hours, depending on your time constraints and preference.
- Once cooking is complete, reduce the slow cooker to warm setting to maintain temperature. Ladle the robust chili into serving bowls and embellish with optional garnishes like shredded pepper jack cheese, diced avocado, and crispy corn chips for added depth and crunch.
Notes
- Customize spice levels by playing with chili powder and hot sauce to match your heat preference.
- Swap ground turkey for plant-based crumbles or extra beans to create a vegetarian-friendly version.
- Slow cooker method guarantees tender meat and allows flavors to develop deeply during cooking.
- Leftovers become more delicious as spices intensify, making next-day meals even more exciting.
- Elevate the chili with fresh toppings like creamy avocado, melted cheese, and crunchy corn chips.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg