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Low Sodium Slow Cooker Turkey Chili

Christopher Lower
A savory chili for tailgating or a warm comforting meal at home. 
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 464 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup chili powder salt free
  • 1/4 cup garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup cumin
  • 3 tbsp onion powder
  • 2 tbsp oregano
  • 2 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp thyme (optional)
  • 1 & 1/4 pounds lean ground turkey
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1& 1/2 cup corn fresh, frozen, or no salt added
  • 1 medium red bell pepper seeded and chopped
  • 1 medium green bell pepper seeded and chopped
  • 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes no salt added
  • 1 15 oz can black beans no salt added, drained, and rinsed
  • 1 8 oz can tomato sauce no salt added

Instructions
 

  • To make the seasoning: add the chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, onion powder, paprika, and thyme to a mason jar.
  • Seal the jar and shake it up to mix. Keep the spice mix sealed in the jar in your pantry, where it will keep for a few months. 
  • For the Chili: Brown the turkey, onion, and garlic in a large skillet over medium high heat for 7-10 minutes until brown and crumbled. 
  • Add the turkey mix, crushed tomatoes, corn, peppers, beans, sauce, and 3 tbsp of the chili seasoning mix to your slow cooker.
  • Cook on low for 4-5 hours on high or 6-8 hours on low 
  • Serve in bowls and offer toppings like low sodium hot sauce, shredded swiss cheese, finely diced red onions, sliced avocado, low sodium sour cream, and no salt added tortilla chips. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5cupCalories: 464kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 40gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 202mgPotassium: 956mgFiber: 13g
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