Slow Cooker Turkey Chili

Easy, delicious and protein packed, make ahead turkey chili is a hearty game day favorite everyone will enjoy. Serve with olive oil & rosemary cornbread, everyone will ask for seconds! Serves 8-10.  

  Simple Ingredients:  

• 3 tablespoons Villa Graziella Organic Organic Extra Virgin olive oil 

• 1 lb. 99% lean ground turkey 

• 1 medium onion, diced 

• 1 red or orange pepper-chopped 

• 1 yellow pepper-chopped 

• 2-15 oz. cans tomato sauce 

• 2 -15 oz. cans petite diced tomatoes 

• 2 -15 oz. cans black beans, rinsed & drained 

• 2 -15oz cans red kidney beans, rinsed & drained 

• 1 cup frozen corn 

• 2 cups of chicken broth-fresh or canned, if possible organic. 

• 2 tablespoons fresh garlic, chopped. 

• 2 teaspoons ground cumin 

• 1 tablespoon oregano, fresh or dried 

• ½ teaspoon coriander 

• 1 teaspoon each sea salt & cracked black pepper, + extra to taste. 

• Optional toppings: green onion, shredded cheese, sour cream, or Greek yogurt 

Easy Directions: 

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. 

2. Add the chopped peppers & sauté until soft. 

3. Add the onion, garlic, cumin, oregano and coriander to the pan & sauté until onions become golden translucent not brown. 

4. Then mix in the ground turkey, sea salt & cracked pepper, cook until brown.  

5. Place the mixture into a slow cooker. 

6. Add the chicken broth, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, beans and corn to the slow cooker.  

7. Cover & cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours, occasionally stir the ingredients. 

8. Season to taste with salt & pepper and add toppings.  

9. Serve & enjoy with rosemary cornbread 

Helpful Hints 

• For a thicker consistency, heartier chili, do not drain beans & use just 1 cup of stock. 

• Sautéing peppers, garlic, & onions with seasonings before adding the meat deepens  the overall flavor.  

• Freeze the remainder in an airtight glass container up to one month. 

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