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Slow Cooker Turkey Chili!

Published: Dated: November 3, 2014 Modified: Last Modified: September 13, 2020 Christine Galvani 20 Comments This post may contain affiliate links ·

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Slow cooker turkey chili with all the fixins!  Comfort food that's hearty and delicious!  This version is Paleo and has no beans.  

turkey chili in a bowl with toppings.

This hearty bowl of chili warms the body and soul. Let all the ingredients simmer and later in the day you'll have a wonderful meal waiting for you.

This Paleo Chili recipe uses ground dark turkey, canned organic tomatoes (but I often add some freshly chopped organic tomatoes as well), some delicious veggies, and spices that combined make a recipe you will want to make again and again.

Making Your Easy Paleo Chili:

Step 1 - Gather and measure the ingredients.

Step 2 - Cook and brown the ground turkey in a saute pan.

ground turkey in saute pan.

Step 3 - Add all the ingredients to a slow cooker pot or crockpot.

ingredients for slow cooker turkey chili in slow cooker pot.

Step 4 - Cook on high for 3 hours or low for 6-8 hours.  Ready to serve with your favorite toppings.

slow cooker turkey chili in slow cooker pot.

 

Variations to Your Whole30 Chili Recipe:

As with all chili recipes, you can vary the veggies and spices to your preferences.  I recently discovered adding some chopped sweet potatoes, but regular chopped potatoes would also work.  You are starting to move away from a traditional chili recipe and more towards a stew, but I really like to try new things.  I have also made a variation of this completely meatless, with the potatoes and it was amazing!

Low fodmap version:

  • Use garlic or onion infused oil instead of the garlic and onions.  Saute garlic and onion, large enough pieces to remove, in olive oil for a few minutes.   Remove the garlic and onion and use the oil.  
  • More information about low fodmap diets:  Monash University -  great information .

Chili toppings:

  • Sliced or diced avocado
  • Dairy-free sour cream
  • Shredded lettuce
  • Grain-free tortilla chips
  • Chopped onions
  • Chopped tomatoes
  • Guacamole
  • Salsa
  • Fresh chopped cilantro
  • Chopped olives
  • Chopped green onions
  • Jalapeno slices
  • Sliced radishes

Tips and techniques:

  • Use a 6-quart slow cooker (crockpot).
  • Add some chopped sweet potatoes.
  • Can I substitute the turkey for another meat?  Yes, ground beef or ground chicken would work perfectly.
  • Can I cook the turkey in the slow cooker?  Yes, but I recommend cooking on the stove in a saute pan first.

Other recipes to try:

  • Spaghetti Squash with Turkey Meatballs
  • Turkey Meatloaf
  • Turkey Sausage
  • Herb Roasted Turkey Breast
  • Turkey Breast with Peach Glazeturkey chili in bowl with toppings.

 

 

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turkey chili in a bowl with toppings.
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The BEST Crockpot Paleo Chili!
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 30 mins
 

Slow cooker turkey chili with all the fixins!  Comfort food that's hearty and delicious!  This version is Paleo and has no beans.  

Course: Chili, Dinner, Entree, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10
Calories: 127 kcal
Author: Christine Galvani
Ingredients
  • 1 lb dark ground turkey
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • l large garlic clove minced
  • 1/2 in onion chopped ( I have used either yellow or red onion this recipe)
  • 2 cups chopped diced peppers (about 1/2 of a red and 1/2 of a green) pepper (could use yellow also). Shortcut: use frozen sliced peppers and chop them.
  • 1 cup celery, chopped and diced (about 5 large stalks)
  • 1 cup carrots, chopped and diced (about 5 large carrots) Shortcut: use frozen sliced carrots.
  • 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 28 ounce can fire roasted petite diced tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon basil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
  1. In a skillet, saute onion and garlic until translucent in 1 tablespoon olive oil, about 5 minutes. Keep a close watch to make sure onion and garlic don't burn.

  2. Add ground turkey to skillet and brown and cook turkey until no longer pink.

  3. Add turkey mixture and all other ingredients into your slow cooker. Stir the ingredients to combine. Then put on the lid and set the temperature.

  4. I cook this two ways - on high for 3 hours if I want/need it sooner or 6-8 hours on low if I have the time to wait. Both ways are great.

Nutrition Facts
The BEST Crockpot Paleo Chili!
Amount Per Serving
Calories 127 Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Fat 2g3%
Cholesterol 24mg8%
Sodium 514mg21%
Potassium 521mg15%
Carbohydrates 13g4%
Fiber 3g12%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 13g26%
Vitamin A 3875IU78%
Vitamin C 47.9mg58%
Calcium 75mg8%
Iron 2.4mg13%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This recipe was originally published on November 3, 2014, and was updated with new photos and descriptions in May 2020.

 

 

 

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About Christine Galvani

Foodie recipe creator of delicious grain, gluten, and dairy-free recipes for 5+ years. Nature lover, adventure seeker, wife, mom, dog mom. I love to create clean eating, real food recipes that everyone loves.

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Comments

  1. Deanna says

    February 08, 2017 at 6:13 pm

    5 stars
    This sounds perfect for today with the snow we are getting! YUMMO!!!

    Reply
    • Christine says

      February 09, 2017 at 10:12 am

      Yes, snow is falling! School cancelled. Perfect day for this recipe!

      Reply
  2. Emily | Oat&Sesame says

    February 08, 2017 at 6:02 pm

    5 stars
    This chili looks thick and chunky! Just how I like it! With big hunks of avocado on top! Yum!!

    Reply
    • Christine says

      February 09, 2017 at 10:13 am

      Thanks Emily!

      Reply
  3. Ashley - Forking Up says

    February 08, 2017 at 5:31 pm

    Yummm! I'm getting an Instant Pot soon, and I need to start collecting recipes. I love chili!

    Reply
    • Christine says

      February 09, 2017 at 10:13 am

      Thanks Ashley!

      Reply
  4. Sandhya Hariharan says

    February 08, 2017 at 5:14 pm

    Love Homemade Chilli, specially when its healthy..

    Reply
    • Christine says

      February 09, 2017 at 10:13 am

      Thanks Sandhya!

      Reply
  5. Lindsay Cotter says

    February 08, 2017 at 4:55 pm

    I would love to cozy up by the fireplace with a bowl of this turkey chili! Sounds like the perfect dinner on a winter night!

    Reply
    • Christine says

      February 09, 2017 at 10:14 am

      Thanks Lindsay!

      Reply
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