Recipe
Cheap, Easy and Healthy Slow Cooker Chili
That's right folks, chili can actually be healthy! Loaded with veggies, beans and lean meat, it can be a hearty and heart-warming meal that is sure to please a crowd. Not to mention, the ingredients are easy on the wallet, and it is super simple to prepare. This recipe for healthy slow cooker chili is very basic so use it as a guide to customize the flavor and add your own flare to it. This is the perfect meal to serve at a tailgate, feed your family, or bring to a potluck during the cool months ahead.
Healthy Slow Cooker Chili
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hr
- Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
- Servings: 5
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken or turkey
- 1 large yellow onion
- 1 green pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1-2 cups broth or water
- 19 oz red kidney beans
- 4 oz tomato paste
- 16 oz diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- salt & pepper to taste
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#SpoonTip: I use a little oil because chicken and turkey have less fat than ground beef, so the oil keeps it moist.
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#SpoonTip: You may even experiment by adding other spices you have on hand such as paprika or onion powder.
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