Turkey Potato Chili for the Slow Cooker

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Call this chili improved. Start with a can of no-bean chili, then add meat, beans, extra flavor from spices and veggies–you’ve turned than can of chili from a benchwarmer to an all-star. Inspired by Nicky G.’s “Nick’s Sloppy Chompin’ 57 Chili.”

Ready in: 8 hours 15 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 12

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey
• 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 clove fresh garlic, crushed
• 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can sloppy joe sauce
• 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 (15 ounce) can chili with no beans
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans kidney beans
• 2 (16 ounce) cans diced new potatoes
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon chili sauce

Preparation method

Prep: 15 mins | Cook: 8 hours

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground turkey, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook until turkey is browned, about 10 minutes. Drain any excess liquid, then transfer to 6-quart slow cooker.

2. Add remaining ingredients to slow cooker, stir well to combine, and cover. Cook on LOW for 8 hours.Tip

To thicken the chili, combine 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of cold water in a small bowl. Slowly stir cornstarch mixture into stew with slow cooker set to HIGH, then repeat until desired thickness is reached.

Alternate Method

Cook on HIGH for 4 hours.