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Easy Crockpot Chili: Award-Winning Beef and Turkey Slow Cooker Recipe

Close-up of rich, red crockpot chili featuring ground beef and kidney beans, simmering in a dark slow cooker insert.
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Make this simple dump and go crockpot chili using a mix of ground beef and turkey. It is a perfect set and forget recipe for a busy day.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef (80/20 recommended)
  • 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 pinto beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to your heat preference)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Brown the ground beef and ground turkey in a skillet over medium heat. Drain off any excess fat.
  2. Transfer the cooked meat to your slow cooker.
  3. Add the chopped onion, kidney beans, black beans, pinto beans, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth to the slow cooker.
  4. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything 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. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
  7. Serve hot with your favorite toppings.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, you can substitute one can of beans with fire-roasted diced tomatoes.
  • If you want to make a larger batch for freezer portions, double the recipe and use a larger slow cooker or cook in two batches.
  • This recipe freezes well; cool completely before transferring to freezer-safe containers.

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