Easy Slow Cooker Chili (with Ground Beef or Turkey)
This hearty, flavorful chili is made right in the slow cooker! Choose ground beef for a classic version or ground turkey for a lighter twist. Perfect for cozy weeknights, game day, or make-ahead lunches.

Ingredients
12 servings
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil. Add the ground meat, onion and garlic to the pan. Cook the meat and onion until the meat has browned. Spoon out any oil that has accumulated (or soak it up with paper towels).
- Add the cooked meat/onion and all other ingredients to your slow cooker insert. Stir. Cover and cook 6 to 8 hours on low.
- Serve with desired toppings (see notes below) and garlic bread or cornbread.
Nutrition per serving
243kcal
💰 Cost Estimate
Total Ingredients
$1477.00
$1477.00
Per Serving
$123.00/serving
$123.00/serving
🏠 Savings
~$2954.00 vs buying!
~$2954.00 vs buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (79% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|
| olive oil | 2 tsp | $14.00 |
| lean ground turkey or lean ground beef | 2 lbs | $396.00 |
| sweet onion | 1 medium | $50.00 |
| garlic cloves | 3 large | $593.00 |
| beef or chicken broth | 2.5 cups | $42.00 |
| Two 16-ounce cans kidney beans | - | - |
| One 15-ounce can crushed tomatoes | - | - |
| One 10-ounce can Rotel tomatoes with tomatoes and chiles | - | - |
| chili powder | 3 tbsp | $158.00 |
| smoked paprika | 2 tsp | $98.00 |
| dried oregano | 2 tsp | $60.00 |
| ground cumin | 2 tsp | $53.00 |
| Kosher salt | 1 tsp | $2.00 |
| freshly ground black pepper | 0.5 tsp | $11.00 |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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