Ingredients and Weight:
- Ground turkey: 1 pound
- Chorizo sausage: 1 pound
- Onion: 1 large, chopped
- Green bell pepper: 1 large, chopped
- Red bell pepper: 1 large, chopped
- Kidney beans (canned): 1 can (15 ounces), rinsed and drained
- Black beans (canned): 1 can (15 ounces), rinsed and drained
- Diced tomatoes (canned): 1 can (14.5 ounces)
- Tomato sauce: 1 can (15 ounces)
- Chicken broth: 2 cups
- Chili powder: 2 tablespoons
- Cumin: 1 tablespoon
- Salt and black pepper: to taste
- Toppings (optional): shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, avocado
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
6-8 hours on low
Difficulty Level:
2/5 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- In a large skillet, brown the ground turkey and chorizo over medium heat. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper to the skillet and cook until softened.
- Transfer the cooked meat and vegetables to a large slow cooker. Add the kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken broth, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Stir until well combined.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until the chili has thickened.
- Serve hot with desired toppings.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
- Sodium: 680mg
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 25g
Dish Characteristics:
- Rich and flavorful
- Spicy and satisfying
- Perfect for a cold winter day
- Easy to make in a slow cooker
- Customizable with various toppings
User Comments:
- "This chili was amazing! My family loved it." - Sarah
- "The combination of turkey and chorizo was perfect. It had just the right amount of spice." - John
- "I made this for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone asked for the recipe." - Mary
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Use ground meat that is at least 80% lean.
- If you don't have time to brown the meat and vegetables in a skillet, you can skip this step and add them directly to the slow cooker.
- Adjust the amount of chili powder and cumin to taste.
- Serve with a dollop of sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese for a classic chili experience.
