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Slow Cooker Turkey and Sweet Potato Chili
  • Prep
    15 mins
  • Total
    1 hr 5 mins
  • Serving
    6-10

Slow-Cooker Turkey and Sweet Potato Chili

Made With

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 pound roasted turkey, or substitute 11½ pounds turkey breast, diced medium
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1½ tablespoons chili powder
  • 1½ tablespoons ground cumin
  • 1 small butternut squash (3 pounds), peeled, deseeded and diced small (or substitute acorn squash or pumpkin)
  • 2 each medium parsnips (1/2 pound), peeled and diced small
  • 1 large sweet potato (1/2 pound), peeled and diced small
  • 2 cups chicken stock or water
  • 1 (12-ounce) jar Herdez Roasted Pasilla Chile Sauce or Tomatillo Verde (or substitute favorite spicy salsa)
  • 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15-ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (8-ounce) package of Frigo® Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
  • 1 (5-ounce) container Frigo® Shredded Parmesan Cheese
  • Salt, to taste
  • Ground black pepper, to taste
  • Roasted and spiced pumpkin seeds, optional garnish

Directions

Turn a large, 5-quart slow cooker to high.

Heat the oil in a large, heavy-bottomed sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the turkey and onions and sauté until the turkey is browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes. Note that if you are using already roasted turkey, sauté until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the bell pepper, garlic, chili powder and cumin to the pan and cook, stirring frequently, until everything is heated through and fragrant, about 35 minutes. Then, scrape the turkey mixture into the slow cooker and add the remaining ingredients, except for the cheeses.

Cook on high for 4 hours, stirring occasionally.

Reduce the heat to warm and taste and adjust the seasonings. Then, ladle the hot chili into bowls and top them with the shredded Frigo® Fresh Mozzarella Cheese and Frigo® Shredded Parmesan Cheese. Guests will love stirring in the cheese as it melts, creating a warm, savory and satisfying meal.

Recipe courtesy of Emily Ellyn, Retro Rad Chef. Find more recipes at www.EmilyEllyn.com

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