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Chef Tariq’s Award-Winning Crockpot Chili

A close-up of a steaming white bowl filled with rich, hearty crockpot chili, featuring ground beef and kidney beans.
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This easy dump chili recipe uses a mix of beef and turkey for deep flavor. Set it in your slow cooker in the morning and enjoy an award-winning meal tonight.

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 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (4 ounce) can 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)

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 your slow cooker.
  3. Add the chopped onion, rinsed beans, diced tomatoes (with juice), tomato sauce, and green chilies to the slow cooker.
  4. Add the chili powder, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper, if using.
  5. Stir all ingredients together well in the slow cooker until the spices are evenly distributed.
  6. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours, or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours.
  7. Stir the chili before serving. Taste and adjust salt or heat as needed.
  8. Serve your easy dump chili hot with your favorite toppings.

Notes

  • For a thicker chili, remove the lid for the last 30 minutes of cooking time.
  • This recipe freezes well; portion into freezer-safe containers for future meals.
  • If you prefer a pure beef crockpot chili, substitute the turkey with another pound of ground beef.
  • To make this a turkey chili slow cooker meal only, use 2 pounds of ground turkey.

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