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Award Winning Beef and Turkey Crockpot Chili

Close-up of a white bowl filled with rich, thick crockpot chili featuring ground meat and kidney beans.
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This easy dump chili recipe combines beef and turkey for a flavorful, set and forget meal perfect for busy cooks. It uses pantry swaps and simmers all day in your slow cooker.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef (80/20 recommended)
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, 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
  • 1/4 cup chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
  • 1 cup beef broth

Instructions

  1. Brown the ground beef and ground turkey in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain off any excess fat.
  2. Transfer the cooked meat to your slow cooker.
  3. Add the chopped onion and green bell pepper to the slow cooker.
  4. Stir in the rinsed and drained kidney beans and black beans.
  5. Pour in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and diced green chilies.
  6. Add the chili powder, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper, if using.
  7. Pour in the beef broth.
  8. Stir all ingredients together well in the slow cooker until everything is combined.
  9. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours, or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours.
  10. Stir the chili before serving. This recipe freezes well for future meals.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use a mix of chili powders or add a tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder with the spices.
  • If you prefer a thicker chili, remove the lid for the last hour of cooking on the LOW setting.
  • Serve your crockpot chili with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or chopped cilantro.

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