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Slow Cooker Cincinnati Turkey Chili

January 28, 2015 by Danae 17 Comments

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A Super Bowl party just isn’t complete without a bowl full of chili. Football and chili are synonymous with each other. There’s something about a bowl of meaty, hearty goodness topped with a pile of cheese and sour cream, that is sure to get anyone’s mouth watering. This Slow Cooker Cincinnati Turkey Chili is a favorite around our house and will be perfect for making this coming Sunday during the Super Bowl!

Slow Cooker Cincinnati Turkey Chili | My absolute favorite chili! Easy, healthy, and full of a unique blend of spices! | www.reciperunner.com

I didn’t know it was possible for a person to not like chili until I met my husband. Figures, he doesn’t like soup or stew, and chili is essentially a variation of that. Well, I was determined to make a chili that he would love. He isn’t a big fan of blow your head off spicy dishes, he can’t stand peppers, and he doesn’t like things that are overloaded with beans. I should probably be appreciative of these things as they are all foods that can cause some intestinal irritation if you know what I mean.

Slow Cooker Cincinnati Turkey Chili | My absolute favorite chili! Easy, healthy, and full of a unique blend of spices! | www.reciperunner.com

When I started browsing through hundreds of chili recipes I was intrigued with Cincinnati chili. The combination of spices in this chili is so unique! On top of the usual chili powder and cumin combo, it also incorporates cinnamon, allspice, and chocolate. I bet you weren’t expecting to find those in your bowl full of chili! Another addition I added to mine was a little bit of barbecue sauce. My husband loves the stuff and I liked the subtle sweet and smokey flavor that it added to the chili.

Slow Cooker Cincinnati Turkey Chili | My absolute favorite chili! Easy, healthy, and full of a unique blend of spices! | www.reciperunner.com

Another interesting thing about Cincinnati chili is the way it is served. Traditionally it is served on top of spaghetti. I’ve served this on top of pasta, cheddar cornbread waffles, and straight out of the bowl like you see here. If you are making this for the big game on Sunday I would recommend just serving it on it’s own out of a bowl. With all the other game day food being served I don’t think guests will have tons of extra room for all the carbs in pasta, plus serving it this way will please any of your gluten free guests.

Slow Cooker Cincinnati Turkey Chili | My absolute favorite chili! Easy, healthy, and full of a unique blend of spices! | www.reciperunner.com

I topped this meaty, slightly sweet, a little smokey, and knock your socks off delicious Cincinnati chili with shredded cheddar cheese, sliced green onions, and plain non fat Greek yogurt. I almost always sub Greek yogurt for sour cream because the texture is the same, it’s tangy and tart like sour cream, and it’s fat free! When you mix the toppings into the hot chili it becomes so creamy and rich, I absolutely can’t get enough of the stuff! For all the chili haters out there, this Slow Cooker Cincinnati Turkey Chili is the recipe that’s going to convert you into a chili lover!

Yields 4-5 servings

Slow Cooker Cincinnati Turkey Chili

This easy and healthy Slow Cooker Cincinnati Turkey Chili is full of sweet, spicy, and smoky flavors. Serve it as is or on top of spaghetti. It's sure to become a family favorite!

15 minPrep Time

4 hrCook Time

4 hr, 15 Total Time

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground turkey
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons barbecue sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 15 ounce can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 14.5 ounce can petite diced tomatoes
  • Cheddar cheese, green onions, and plain non fat Greek yogurt or sour cream for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat a 12 inch skillet over medium high heat.
  2. Spray the skillet generously with cooking spray and add in the ground turkey and diced onion.
  3. Use a wooden spoon to break up the turkey into small crumbles.
  4. Cook the turkey and onion until the turkey is completely cooked through, about 4-5 minutes, then add in the tomato paste, stirring until combined.
  5. Pour the turkey and onion mixture into the slow cooker and add in the rest of the ingredients minus the toppings.
  6. Stir everything together then cover and cook on low for 3-5 hours depending on the size of your slow cooker.
  7. Top with shredded cheddar cheese, sliced green onions, and Greek yogurt or sour cream if desired.
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