Pioneer Woman Turkey Chili

One of the best Pioneer Woman recipes is this Slow Cooker Turkey Chili, made with ground turkey, black beans, kidney beans, corn, fire-roasted tomatoes, and spices, and takes around 4 hours and 20 minutes to cook and yields 6-8 servings. Serve your Turkey Chili with cornbread, baked potatoes, salad, grilled cheese sandwiches, and Potato Nachos.

To make this Turkey Chili, Ree Drummond combines sautéed onions and peppers with browned ground turkey, then mixes in garlic and tomato paste. She transfers this mixture to a slow cooker, adds beans, tomatoes, corn, and broth, and seasons it with chili powder, cumin, and oregano before letting it simmer to perfection.

Whether it’s her Slow Cooker Glazed Ribs, Pumpkin Chili, or this Turkey Chili, Pioneer Woman recipes are always a hit.

Pioneer Woman Turkey Chili Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 2 pounds of ground turkey
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) of fire-roasted tomatoes
• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• Shredded pepper jack cheese, diced avocado, corn chips (optional for garnish)

How To Make Pioneer Woman Turkey Chili

1. Start the Sauté: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped yellow onion and red bell pepper, cooking until they’re soft, which should take about 8 to 10 minutes.
2. Brown the Turkey: To the skillet, add 2 pounds of ground turkey. Cook it until it’s no longer pink, about 6 to 8 minutes. Then, stir in 3 chopped garlic cloves and 1/4 cup of tomato paste and cook for another 2 minutes.
3. Combine in Cooker: Transfer the turkey mixture to your slow cooker. Pour in the fire-roasted tomatoes, black beans, kidney beans, frozen corn, and chicken broth. Season with 2 teaspoons of chili powder, 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper.
4. Cook the Chili: Cover the slow cooker with its lid. Set to cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 6 hours, depending on your schedule.
5. Serve and Enjoy: After cooking, reduce the slow cooker’s heat to warm. Serve the chili hot, and if you like, garnish with shredded pepper jack cheese, diced avocado, and corn chips for extra flavor and texture.

What To Serve With Turkey Chili

Cornbread, potato skins, baked potatoes, breadsticks, tacos, cinnamon rolls, salad, grilled cheese sandwiches, nachos, hot dogs, quesadillas, jalapeno poppers, french fries, and various drinks pair well with turkey chili.

How To Store Turkey Chili

In The Fridge:

Turkey chili can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days in an airtight container.

In The Freezer:

Freeze turkey chili in a sealed container for up to 4-6 months.

How To Reheat Turkey Chili

Reheat turkey chili on the stove over medium heat until hot, which typically takes about 10 minutes. If using a microwave, heat in a microwave-safe container, stirring occasionally, until warmed through.

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