Slow Cooker Turkey and Beer Chili with Beans
The zesty spices are complemented by the maltiness of beer in this slow cooker chili with turkey and beer.
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Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 257kcal
Ingredients
- 5 Anaheim chili peppers
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin powder
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 2 cans pinto beans or 1 cup dried pinto beans, cooked*
- 1 12 ounce bottle of beer
- 1 cup water
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 15 ounces each cans stewed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon salt
Condiments
- 1 onion diced
- 1 to 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to broil. Place the Anaheim chili peppers on a foil lined baking sheet and place them under the broiler for 5 to 7 minutes, turn them and broil the other side for another 5 to 7 minutes. The peppers will get blistered and charred looking. Place them in a bowl and cover it tightly with cling wrap. Set aside while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
- In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat then add the onions. Cook the onions about 6 minutes or until they are soft. Add the garlic and cook for 1 to 2 more minutes. Add the ground turkey and cook for 5 to 6 minutes (stirring to break up the lumps) until the turkey is no longer pink.
- Transfer the turkey mixture to a slow cooker. Remove the cover from the Anaheim peppers. By now they will have had time to sweat and loosen their skin. Pull off the stems then peal the skin off the peppers and remove the seeds. Chop the peppers coarsely and add them to the slow cooker. Add the chili powder, cumin, oregano, and cayenne to the mixture and stir well.
- Add the beans, beer, water, bay leaves, tomatoes, and tomato paste. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or on high for 5-6 hours.
- Remove bay leaves, stir in the salt, and serve with condiments on the side.
Notes
If you want to start with dried beans you will want to pre-cook the beans before adding them to the rest of the ingredients. Simply place them in a large pot and cover them with water. Bring the water to a boil then reduce to a simmer and cover them with a lid. Cook for about 1 hour or until they are tender. (If you add dry beans directly to the beer, the acidic environment will prevent the dry beans from becoming tender)
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Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 257kcal | Protein: 19g | Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 458mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g