Easy Slow Cooker Taco Chili

Slow Cooker meals are not only perfect for busy weeknight dinners, but also great for weekend entertaining too! Serve this easy Taco Chili recipe with a side of cornbread and all the fixings for a flavorful dinner.

If you love easy dinners, try my slow cooker bourbon chicken next. Or give my delicious slow cooker taco meat a try for your next tex mex dinner.

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Crockpot Chili with Taco Seasoning

I know when some people think of slow cooker meals, the image that comes to mind is Boring. Bland. Ugly.

Today’s recipe is a simple and tasty chili that is also healthy! It tastes great with jalapeno cheddar cornbread or topped with tortilla strips.

Ingredient Notes

• Ground turkey – I used turkey to keep this meal on the healthier side. You can also substitute ground beef or chicken if preferred. Cook and drain the meat before adding it to the slow cooker.
• Taco seasoning – Use a homemade taco seasoning mix to give this chili flavor or substitute store bought. If you’re using store bought packets you may want to adjust the salt in this recipe. Those packets tend to be quite salty!
• Canned Beans– I’ve used a variety of black beans and red kidney beans in this crockpot taco chili. Use the type of bean you love!
• Salsa – Your family’s favorite red salsa adds just the right touch of kick to this chili. I like the thick and chunky style for this recipe. You could also add diced tomatoes with diced green chilies.
• Toppings – I used plain greek yogurt instead of sour cream on top of this chili. I also added a pinch of low fat shredded cheese, chopped avocado and some southwestern tortilla strips.

How to Make Taco Chili in the Crockpot

STEP 1. Add all ingredients (except the toppings) to your slow cooker. Give everything a stir to make sure the ingredients are combined.

STEP 2. Cover the chili and cook on low for 6 – 8 hours.

STEP 3. Serve in bowls with all your favorite toppings, including cheddar cheese and sour cream.

Tips and Tricks

• Cooking taco chli in the slow cooker allows all the flavors to mingle. Use the low setting for best results. However, if cooking on high, you’ll only need 4 hours.
• Brown your meat before adding to the slow cooker!
• I prefer my black beans to be drained and rinsed.
• Increase the spicy flavor by using a hotter salsa. Hot sauce is also a great addition.
• Use tortilla strips, broken tortillas, or corn chips to the top of the chili.
• Make it on the stove top by combining all the ingredients and cooking over medium high heat for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to low for 15 minutes and serve.

What to serve with Chili

I ruined my efforts to stay healthy when I served this with a big side of Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread. But it’s all about balance and we need our carbs after all, right?

Taco chili in the slow cooker can also turn a baked potato into an exciting meal!

I’m pretty sure this would make a great meal to serve at a potluck. Or family event. Make a big batch and have bowls of all the toppings on the side so everyone can make their perfect bowl.

Say goodbye to boring slow cooker dinners on those busy weeknights! Slow Cooker Taco Chili makes it possible to have a flavorful and exciting meal even when you have no time to cook.

More Slow Cooker Dinners

• Slow Cooker Balsamic Beef
• Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken
• Crockpot Spaghetti Sauce
• Pork Carnitas
• Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheese Soup
• Cilantro Lime Chicken

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Slow Cooker Taco Chili Recipe

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By: Aimee

Slow Cooker meals are not only perfect for busy weeknight dinners, but also great for weekend entertaining too! This Taco Chili recipe is so flavorful. Serve it up with a side of cornbread and all the fixings!

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 6 hours hours

Total Time: 6 hours hours 10 minutes minutes

Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients 

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• ▢ 1 pound ground turkey cooked and drained
• ▢ 1 can sweet corn (don't drain) 15 ounce
• ▢ 1 can black beans (don't drain) 15 ounce
• ▢ 1 can red kidney beans (don't drain) 15 ounce
• ▢ 1 can tomato sauce 15 ounce
• ▢ 1 cup salsa I used a thick and chunky style
• ▢ 3 Tablespoons taco seasoning
• ▢ 1 teaspoon kosher salt

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Instructions 

• In a large slow cooker, combine cooked ground turkey, corn, beans, salsa, tomato sauce, salt and taco seasoning. Make sure to add the liquid from all your cans of corn and beans!
• Give a quick stir to combine the ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
• Serve hot with plain greek yogurt (or sour cream), cheese, avocado and tortilla strips! ENJOY.

Notes

• Can I cook this on high? Yes, but the longer cooking time allows all the flavors to mingle and combine so I think it tastes best when you use the low setting on the crock pot.
• Do I cook the turkey before adding it to the pot? Yes, definitely make sure to brown the turkey in a pan on the stove top before adding it to the slow cooker.
• See blog post for more recipe tips and tricks.

Nutrition

Calories: 245kcal, Carbohydrates: 20g, Protein: 19g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g, Cholesterol: 60mg, Sodium: 848mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 6g

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: Mexican

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