Slow Cooker Beet Chili Recipe
This Slow Cooker Beet Chili is all about the delicious combination of the sweetness of the beets and spicy flavors that can be found in a traditional chili recipe. Enjoy!
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup diced onions
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 3/4 pound extra-lean ground turkey
- 1 cup yellow bell pepper seeded and chopped
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1 cup turnip diced
- 1 cup carrots diced
- 2 cups beets diced
- 1 can (19oz/ 540ml) diced tomatoes undrained
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 2 tsp crushed red pepper
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 1 can (19oz / 540ml) red kidney beans drained and rinsed
- Chopped green onions for garnishing
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add onion and sauté for 3 minutes, then add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds more.
- Add extra-lean ground turkey to cook, breaking up the turkey with a wooden spoon, until the turkey is cooked through, about 5 minutes.
- Pour browned ground turkey into slow cooker.
- Add celery, turnip, carrots, beets, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, ½ cup chicken broth, red pepper flakes, cumin, paprika, coriander, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir mixture, cover with a lid and cook on low heat for 5 - 6 hours.
- Add red kidney beans and allow to heat for about 10 minutes.
- Top with green onions.
Notes
- Don't skip browning the onions and meat as it adds a ton of flavour.
- Feel free to swap the kidney beans for black beans or pinto beans.
- Beets do stain when preparing them, so be mindful of what tools you use.
- To store: To store leftovers, transfer the chili to an airtight container and keep refrigerated for up to 4 days.
- To reheat: You can reheat chili in the microwave or stovetop.
- To freeze: Freeze chili in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/6 | Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 575mg | Potassium: 1227mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 13g