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Easy Crockpot Chili: Set and Forget Beef and Turkey Recipe

Close-up of a steaming white bowl filled with rich, hearty crockpot chili featuring ground beef and kidney beans.
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Make this easy dump chili in your slow cooker for a nourishing, home-cooked meal with minimal effort. This recipe works well with ground beef or turkey.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef (85% lean or leaner)
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can diced 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, for heat)

Instructions

  1. Brown the ground beef and ground turkey in a skillet over medium heat. Drain off any excess fat.
  2. Place the browned meat into your slow cooker.
  3. Add the chopped onion, kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes (with juice), tomato sauce, green chilies, and beef broth to the slow cooker.
  4. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper, if using. Mix all ingredients well.
  5. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
  6. Stir the chili before serving. Serve hot with your favorite toppings.

Notes

  • For freezer portions, cool the chili completely before transferring it to freezer-safe containers. This recipe freezes well for future easy meals.
  • If you prefer a thicker chili, remove the lid for the last 30 minutes of cooking time.
  • This recipe is a great base for an award winning chili; adjust spices to your preference.

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