Get ready to transform your ordinary weeknight meal into an extraordinary culinary adventure! This Pineapple Black Bean Slow Cooker Turkey Chili is not just another chili recipe - it's a tropical-meets-Mexican flavor bomb that will tantalize your taste buds and make your kitchen smell absolutely incredible. Imagine tender ground turkey, sweet pineapple chunks, and hearty black beans slow-cooked to perfection, creating a dish that's both nutritious and mind-blowingly delicious.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 6 hrs
Total Time: 6 hrs 15 mins
Cuisine: Mexican
Serves: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by chopping the onion, mincing the garlic, and draining the black beans.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the ground turkey, breaking it into small crumbles. Cook until no pink remains, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Transfer the browned turkey to the slow cooker, ensuring to drain any excess fat.
- Add the drained black beans, diced tomatoes, chopped onion, minced garlic, and pineapple chunks to the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle chili powder, salt, and pepper over the ingredients, stirring gently to combine all components evenly.
- Cover the slow cooker and set it to low heat setting. Cook for 6 hours, allowing flavors to meld and develop.
- After cooking time is complete, stir the chili and taste. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve hot in bowls, optionally garnishing with fresh cilantro, sour cream, or shredded cheese.
Tips
- Brown the turkey thoroughly before adding to the slow cooker to enhance its flavor and ensure food safety.
- For extra depth, consider toasting your chili powder in a dry skillet for 30 seconds before adding to the recipe.
- Don't skip draining excess fat from the turkey - this keeps your chili from becoming greasy.
- If you prefer a spicier version, add a diced jalapeño or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- For a richer texture, you can substitute half the water with chicken broth.
- Let the chili rest for 10-15 minutes after cooking to allow flavors to fully develop.
- Garnish with fresh toppings like cilantro, green onions, or a squeeze of lime for brightness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 25g
Protein: 22g
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 55mg
