Easy Beef and Turkey Crockpot Chili
This simple dump-and-go recipe combines beef and turkey for a flavorful slow cooker chili that simmers all day. It uses pantry staples for a satisfying, easy meal.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 8 hr
- Total Time: 8 hr 15 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies, undrained
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef and ground turkey in a skillet over medium heat. Drain off any excess fat.
- Transfer the browned meat to your slow cooker.
- Add the chopped onion, kidney beans, black beans, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, green chilies, and beef broth to the slow cooker.
- Stir in the chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper, if using. Mix all ingredients well.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
- Stir the chili before serving. Serve hot with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can brown the onion lightly before adding it to the slow cooker.
- This recipe freezes well; portion into freezer-safe containers after cooling completely.
- If you prefer a thicker chili, remove the lid for the last 30 minutes of cooking time on high.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 11
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 10
- Protein: 32
- Cholesterol: 65