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Easy Crockpot Chili with Beef and Turkey

Close-up of a steaming white bowl filled with thick, hearty crockpot chili featuring ground meat and kidney beans.
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This simple dump-and-go chili uses pantry staples and simmers all day in your slow cooker for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 large onion, 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
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies, undrained
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 3 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)

Instructions

  1. Brown the ground beef and ground turkey in a skillet over medium heat. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Transfer the cooked meat to the basin of your slow cooker.
  3. Add the chopped onion, kidney beans, black beans, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, green chilies, and beef broth to the slow cooker.
  4. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, black 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.

Notes

  • For a thicker chili, remove the lid for the last 30 minutes of cooking time.
  • This recipe freezes well; cool completely before storing in freezer-safe containers.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or chopped cilantro.

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