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Easy and Nourishing Crockpot Chili

Pam Sherrill
With an equal blend of nourishment and comfort, a bowl of this veggie-loaded chili is a delicious way to warm up when the weather turns cold.  This recipe is gluten and dairy free and easily adaptable to your dietary needs and preferences.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 227 kcal

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs ground turkey
  • 1 small white onion diced
  • 1 green pepper chopped
  • 1 red pepper chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1, 15 oz can tomato sauce
  • 1, 15 oz can Chili beans
  • 1, 15 oz can Garbanzo beans rinsed and drained
  • 1, 15 oz can Great Northern beans rinsed and drained
  • 1, 10 oz package frozen corn kernels
  • 3 tbsp chili seasoning

Homemade Chili Seasoning

  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper optional (if you prefer a more spicy chili)

Instructions
 

  • Brown the ground turkey in a skillet. When the turkey is almost completely browned, add the onions, garlic and peppers and saute for an additional 3 to 4 minutes until the turkey is fully cooked and the vegetables are softening.
  • Drain the fat from the skillet and place the turkey and vegetables in the crockpot. Sprinkle the chili seasoning on top and stir to combine.
  • Add the beans, corn and tomato sauce. Stir well to combine.
  • Cook on low for 2 to 3 hours.

Notes

Calories based on a 1 cup serving. 
Keyword Crockpot, High Fiber, High Protein, Meal Prep, Nutritious