My ideal chili recipe is low maintenance, full of flavor, and loaded with good for you ingredients. This Slow Cooker Turkey Chili with Sweet Potatoes is just that – and it’s perfect for feeding a crowd!

The first thing I make when cold weather rolls in is chili. It’s a staple fall food in our house because it is warm and comforting, perfect for when the temperature begins to drop.

One of my goals for this fall and winter is to really utilize my slow cooker. For whatever reason, I didn’t pull out my slow cooker much these past two years; but every time that I do, I always tell Pat we need to do so more often! Slow cookers make life so simple. So let’s get to it…

Slow Cooker Turkey Chili with Sweet Potatoes

The prep for this recipe is only 20 minutes long – which includes browning the turkey, chopping up a bell pepper and some sweet potatoes, and getting everything into the crock pot.

minimal effort + maximum flavor = a very happy Ellie

This minimal effort can be done before you head to work in the morning – you only need to wake up a little earlier than normal (or just not snooze your alarm 3 times) and you can come home after a long day to a wonderful smelling house and dinner ready to eat!

Ok, so the prep might take more than 20 minutes… you can bump that up to 30 minutes if you want to have cornbread with your chili. And who in the world doesn’t want cornbread with their chili?! My favorite corn bread mix is from Trader Joe’s – it’s seriously the best.

To make this slow cooker turkey chili recipe, you only need a handful of ingredients:

Ground turkey: I love turkey because it’s a lean protein that takes on any flavor your give it.

Spices: I’m talking chili powder, cumin, cayenne, smoked paprika, salt and pepper!

Veggies: Onions, pepper, and sweet potato. Let’s get them all in!

Beans: Beans are an obvious choice for chili, but feel free to sub them out for more potato or peppers if you’re looking to keep this paleo!

Fire roasted tomatoes: For extra heat and flavor!

But the best thing about this is not in the ingredient list, it’s the short and sweet instructions!

How the make the best slow cooker turkey chili:

1. Heat a large skillet, add the ground turkey, and cook until no longer pink. Add the onion, salt and pepper, and cook for 5 minutes.
2. Add the turkey and onion mixture to the slow cooker. Add the remaining ingredients and stir to combine.
3. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
4. Serve and enjoy!

If you make this Slow Cooker Turkey Chili or any of my recipes, don’t forget to post a picture on social media and use the hashtag #imhungrybynature so that I can see!

Looking for other great chili recipes? Be sure to check out my Paleo Pumpkin Turkey Chili,  my Spicy Korean Chili and my Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili!

Slow Cooker Turkey Chili with Sweet Potatoes

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• Author: Ellie
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 8 hours
• Total Time: 8 hours 20 mins
• Yield: 10 servings 1x
• Category: Soup, Main
• Method: Slow Cooker

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My ideal chili recipe is low maintenance, full of flavor, and loaded with good for you ingredients. This Slow Cooker Turkey Chili with Sweet Potatoes is just that – and it’s perfect for feeding a crowd!

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Ingredients

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• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large sweet onion, chopped
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 2 pounds ground turkey
• 3 Tablespoons chili powder
• 1 Tablespoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon cayenne
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 3 small sweet potatoes, chopped
• 1 14.5 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 14.5 ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 14.5 ounce cans fire roasted tomatoes
• 3 cups vegetable stock
• Toppings: plan Greek yogurt, cheddar cheese, hot sauce

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Instructions

1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil, onion, and garlic and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the bell pepper and sauté for another 2-3 minutes. Add the turkey, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper and sauté for 6-7 minutes or until turkey is cooked through.
2. Add the turkey and onion mixture to the slow cooker. Add the remaining ingredients and stir to combine.
3. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
4. Serve and enjoy!

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Keywords: chili, slow cooker, ground turkey

Don’t forget the cornbread!