Best 8 Slow Cooked Red Chile Turkey Recipes

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Embrace the culinary traditions of the Southwest with this delectable Slow-Cooked Red Chile Turkey recipe. This dish tantalizes taste buds with its succulent turkey meat, infused with a vibrant red chile sauce bursting with aromatic spices. The slow-cooking method ensures the turkey remains tender and moist, while the red chile sauce imparts a rich, flavorful depth that lingers on the palate. Accompanying this main course are three equally enticing recipes. Dive into the tangy and refreshing Tomatillo Salsa, a perfect complement to the turkey's savory flavors. For a delightful contrast, create the creamy Avocado Ranch Dressing, adding a cooling touch to each bite. Complete your culinary journey with the indulgent Chipotle Mashed Sweet Potatoes, a velvety and subtly spicy side dish that elevates the entire meal. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that showcases the vibrant flavors of the Southwest, all while indulging in the comfort of a slow-cooked masterpiece.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW COOKER TURKEY CHILI



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Cocoa powder may seem a bit out of place in chili, but it has two jobs in this mole-inspired version: It adds depth of flavor and helps thicken the sauce. We suggest serving the chili with tortilla chips, but it would also be great with cornbread.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 8h15m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons tomato paste
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3/4 pound ground turkey (preferably dark meat)
Kosher salt
One 28-ounce can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
2 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth, plus more for thinning the chili if needed
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon dried oregano
Two 15-ounce cans pinto beans, strained and rinsed
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cups crushed corn tortilla chips, plus whole for serving
3 cloves garlic, chopped
Sliced scallions, shredded Cheddar, sour cream and chopped pickled jalapeno, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tomato paste, chili powder, cumin and cayenne and cook, stirring, until the oil is brick-red and the mixture is dry, about 2 minutes. Add the ground turkey and 1 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring and breaking up into smaller pieces, until the mixture is combined (the turkey doesn't need to be cooked all the way through at this point). Transfer the mixture to the insert of a 6-quart slow cooker.
  • Add the tomatoes, chicken broth, cocoa powder, vinegar, oregano and 1 teaspoon salt to the skillet over medium-high heat and bring to a simmer, whisking. Cook for about 2 minutes. Add the tomato mixture, beans, onions, crushed tortilla chips and garlic to the insert and give the mixture a good stir. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
  • Add chicken broth to thin the chili, if necessary. Season with salt. Serve with scallions, Cheddar, sour cream, pickled jalapeno and tortilla chips.

SLOW COOKER TURKEY CHILI



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Foolproof and flavorful, this easy slow-cooker turkey chili will become one of your go-to slow-cooker recipes, especially when it's cold out.

Categories     comfort food     dinner     main dish     meat     soup     stews

Time 4h15m

Yield 6-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 lb. ground turkey
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1/4 c. tomato paste
2 14.5 oz. cans fire roasted tomatoes
1 15 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 15 oz. can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 c. frozen corn kernels
1 1/2 c. chicken broth
2 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
Shredded pepper jack cheese, diced avocado, corn chips, optional

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook until tender, 8-10 minutes. Add the turkey and cook until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes. Add the garlic and tomato paste and cook 2 minutes.
  • Transfer the turkey mixture to a slow cooker. Stir in tomatoes (with their juices), black and kidney beans, frozen corn kernels, chicken broth, chili powder, ground cumin, dried oregano, salt and black pepper. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours. Reduce heat to warm and serve out of the slow cooker.
  • Garnish with cheese, avocado, and corn chips, if you like.

SLOW-COOKER TURKEY AND BROWN RICE CHILI



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Old El Paso® chopped green chiles provide a simple addition to this slow cooked turkey and brown rice chili. Perfect if you love Mexican cuisine!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 8h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3/4 lb ground turkey breast
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (15 to 16 oz) chili beans in sauce, undrained
1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles, drained
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups cooked brown rice

Steps:

  • In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook turkey and onion in oil 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until turkey is no longer pink; drain.
  • In 3- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix turkey mixture and remaining ingredients except rice.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
  • Stir in rice. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook about 15 minutes or until rice is hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fiber 7 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1270 mg

SLOW COOKER TURKEY CHILI



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This is one of my weekly meals for my family! It's easy and delicious. Top with sour cream, Cheddar cheese, chopped onion, green onion, or crushed tortilla chips. Maybe even in a sourdough bread bowl!

Provided by lala

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Turkey Chili Recipes

Time 6h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 ¼ pounds lean ground turkey
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (16 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup chicken stock
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon hot sauce (such as Frank's® Redhot®), or more to taste
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Mix ground turkey, tomatoes, kidney beans, pinto beans, chicken stock, onion, hot sauce, chili powder, salt, minced garlic, paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, cumin, and black pepper together in a slow cooker; stir to break the turkey into small chunks.
  • Cook on Low 6 to 8 hours (or High for 4 hours).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.2 calories, Carbohydrate 35.2 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 11.5 g, Protein 29.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 1574.8 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

SLOW-COOKER TURKEY CHILI



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I love this slow-cooker turkey chili recipe. Surprise ingredients like coffee and wine give it a rich, deep flavor that we balance by topping it off with avocado and green onion. Make a big batch and freeze any leftovers! -Terri Crandall, Gardnerville, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 7h45m

Yield 8 servings (2-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons olive oil
1-1/2 pounds ground turkey
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons ground ancho chile pepper
1 tablespoon chili powder
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1-1/2 teaspoons paprika
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup brewed coffee
3/4 cup dry red wine or chicken broth
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
Sliced avocado and chopped green onions

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add turkey and onion; cook until meat is no longer pink, breaking up turkey into crumbles, 8-10 minutes., Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker; stir in seasonings. Add tomatoes, sweet peppers, chiles and garlic; stir in coffee and wine., Cook, covered, on low 7-9 hours. Stir in beans; cook until heated through, 15-20 minutes longer. Top servings with avocado and green onions. Freeze option: Freeze cooled chili in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding broth or water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360 calories, Fat 17g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 1033mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

SLOW-COOKER LEFTOVER TURKEY CHILI



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Red and white beans with turkey make this chile a must-try variation of a classic.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 9h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 can (15 to 16 oz) great northern beans, drained
1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ dark red kidney beans, drained
2 cans (4.5 oz each) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles, undrained
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
3 1/2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
2 lb turkey thighs, skin removed
1 cup frozen white shoepeg corn, thawed
2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/4 cup water
1 lime, cut into wedges, if desired

Steps:

  • In 4- to 5-quart slow cooker, mix great northern beans, kidney beans, chiles, onion, garlic, cumin, red pepper and broth. Place turkey on bean mixture.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
  • Remove turkey from cooker to cutting board. Remove meat from bones; discard bones. Cut turkey into bite-size pieces. Add turkey and corn to cooker. In small bowl, mix flour and water; stir into turkey mixture. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook 20 to 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated and slightly thickened. Serve individual servings with lime wedges for squeezing juice over chili.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Fiber 9 g, Protein 38 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1040 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

LAURA'S QUICK SLOW COOKER TURKEY CHILI



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This is an easy chili recipe that you can throw in the slow cooker and forget about all day. Great topped with Cheddar cheese, crushed corn chips, and a dollop of sour cream.

Provided by LauraKKH

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Turkey Chili Recipes

Time 4h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound ground turkey
2 (10.75 ounce) cans low sodium tomato soup
2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
½ medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ tablespoon garlic powder
½ tablespoon ground cumin
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 pinch ground allspice
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place turkey in the skillet, and cook until evenly brown; drain.
  • Coat the inside of a slow cooker with cooking spray, and mix in turkey, tomato soup, kidney beans, black beans and onion. Season with chili powder, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, cumin, black pepper, allspice and salt.
  • Cover, and cook 8 hours on Low or 4 hours on High.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.1 calories, Carbohydrate 32.8 g, Cholesterol 41.8 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 11.3 g, Protein 21.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 547.2 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

SLOW COOKER TURKEY AND CHORIZO CHILI



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This is the turkey chili I made to compete on fooduel.blogspot.com. It's not overbearingly spicy, with good texture and flavor. To thicken this chili, you can add double the amount of chorizo and stew the tomato sauce before adding it to the slow cooker.

Provided by Chef Sammon

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Turkey Chili Recipes

Time 6h35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 20

4 tablespoons butter
½ yellow onion, diced
3 ½ ounces dry chorizo sausage, diced
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 fresh red chile peppers, diced
1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (15 ounce) can black beans
1 (15 ounce) can baked beans (such as Bush's® Texas Ranchero)
1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes (such as Del Monte® Italian Recipe Stewed Tomatoes)
1 (14 ounce) can whole kernel corn
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®)
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground turkey
3 cloves garlic, diced
8 ounces sour cream
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Turn a slow cooker on High and add butter to melt.
  • Heat a medium pan over medium heat. Add chorizo and cook until fats begin to render, about 3 minutes. Add onion; cook and stir until browned, 5 to 7 minutes more. Add to the slow cooker. Stir in bell peppers, chile peppers, tomato sauce, black beans, baked beans, tomatoes, and corn. Add hot sauce, chili powder, and paprika.
  • Heat oil in the same pan over medium-high heat. Saute garlic in the pan until browned, about 1 minute. Add turkey; saute until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain the liquid from the pan and add to the slow cooker. Turn the slow cooker to Low and cook, stirring once every hour, until reduced, about 6 hours. Serve with a spoonful of sour cream and shredded Cheddar on top of each bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455.6 calories, Carbohydrate 34.1 g, Cholesterol 87.9 mg, Fat 26.2 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 13.3 g, Sodium 1096.4 mg, Sugar 8.3 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of turkey. Bone-in turkey breasts and thighs are ideal for slow cooking, as they will remain moist and flavorful. You can also use a whole turkey, but it will take longer to cook.
  • Use a flavorful marinade. Marinating the turkey in a mixture of spices, herbs, and liquids will help to infuse it with flavor. You can choose from a variety of marinades, depending on your taste preferences.
  • Cook the turkey on low heat. Slow cooking is the key to tender, juicy turkey. Cook the turkey on low heat for 6-8 hours, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Baste the turkey regularly. Basting the turkey with the cooking juices will help to keep it moist. Baste the turkey every 30 minutes or so.
  • Let the turkey rest before carving. Once the turkey is cooked, let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving. This will help the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in a more flavorful and moist turkey.

Conclusion:

Slow-cooked red chile turkey is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. By following these tips, you can create a tender, juicy, and flavorful turkey that your family and friends will love. Experiment with different marinades and side dishes to create a unique and memorable meal.

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