Slow Cooker Turkey Cheeseburger Chili Recipe

This slow cooker turkey cheeseburger chili is a twist on a classic comfort food dish. Made with ground turkey, beans, cheese, and all the delicious flavors of a cheeseburger, this chili is hearty, flavorful, and perfect for a cozy night in. Simply throw all the ingredients in a slow cooker and let it cook low and slow for hours, allowing the flavors to meld together and create a chili that is rich and satisfying. Serve with your favorite toppings, like shredded cheese, sour cream, and chopped onions, for a complete meal that everyone will love.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 can tomato sauce
• 1 can tomato paste
• 1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• Toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped onions, chopped tomatoes, sliced jalapenos

Directions

1. In a large skillet, brown the ground turkey over medium heat until cooked through. Drain any excess fat.
2. Add the diced onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the skillet with the cooked turkey. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
3. Transfer the cooked turkey and vegetable mixture to a slow cooker.
4. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, kidney beans, black beans, beef broth, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
5. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4 hours, or on high for 2 hours.
6. During the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and fully incorporated into the chili.
7. Serve the chili hot with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped onions, chopped tomatoes, and sliced jalapenos.

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