Chilis are quite popular in our house like this easy beef chili or instant pot white chicken chili.
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Turkey Chili Recipe:
Turkey chili is loaded with lean ground turkey making it healthier than traditional chili but just as hearty and satisfying. My friend Gina from nursing school, shared this award winning slow cooker chili recipe with me. She made it for a chili cook-off fundraiser and I couldn’t stop refilling my bowl. It’s delicious!
Chili Toppings!
Every good chili needs a “chili bar” to go long with it. We love all the fixings including:
Shredded cheese (Mexican, cheddar, Colby Jack, etc) Sour Cream Sliced Avocados or Spicy Guacamole Cilantro sprigs or chopped cilantro Lime wedges to squeeze over chili Chopped green onion or diced red onion Sliced jalapeños (fresh or canned) Sliced olives Tortilla chips
Ingredients for Turkey Chili:
Since canned food are the largest source of BPA (here’s more info on that from Mayo Clinic) in people’s diets which is a big no-no for pregnancy and children so you can cook your own beans or look for canned foods specifically marked “BPA free.”
How to Make Turkey Chili:
*For a thicker chili, simmer uncovered. Cover with lid or partially cover to retain more of the liquid for a looser chili.
How to Make Crockpot Turkey Chili:
I love crockpot chili recipes; set ’em and forget ’em. I make this slow cooker turkey chili in the morning and it’s ready for my children to enjoy when they get home from school. Here are the steps to make this in a crockpot:
This recipe was first published in 2014. We improved the recipe slightly and updated some of the text and photos in 2019. Here’s what it used to look like:
