Happy Monday, everyone – I hope you had a wonderful weekend!
I had a “me day” on Saturday which included getting together with some girlfriends in the morning then spending what felt like 2 hours at Whole Foods. Like I said – a “me day”! Grocery shopping is one of my favorite things to do, and when I get to leave the sweet babe at home and do it leisurely – umm, even better. ;)
We also grazed on Crock Pot Sweet Potato and Quinoa Turkey Chili all weekend long. I made a huge batch of it Thursday evening and it just got better and better each time I reheated a bowl!
Crock Pot Sweet Potato and Quinoa Turkey Chili packs a double protein punch from the addition of both lean ground turkey breast and quinoa. A little sweet from chopped sweet potatoes and a can of baked beans, plus a little heat from classic chili spices makes this dish ultra-tasty, healthy, and filling.
Plus, how you gonna hate on any recipe that calls for topping it with shredded cheese and tortilla chips? I must confess, making chili always gets me a little giddy as it’s basically an excuse to eat nachos. As if I needed an excuse, but you know what I mean!
Start by browning 1lb ground turkey breast with 1 chopped shallot in a large skillet over medium-high heat. I KNOW – I usually hate crock pot recipes that require cooking steps ahead of time, but it’ll only take a few minutes. Promise! Season liberally with salt and pepper then stir in 3 cloves minced garlic and cook for 30 more seconds.
Add the cooked turkey to the bottom of a 6 quart crock pot then add 1 large peeled then chopped sweet potato (about 1lb) and a bevy of chili-inspired spices including chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and red chili pepper flakes.
Next add a 15oz can of baked beans (I like ’em sweet) plus 28oz crushed tomatoes.
Finally add 3 cups chicken broth and 1 cup uncooked, rinsed quinoa. The quinoa will continue to absorb chicken broth as the chili cools, so make sure you have some extra on hand for re-heating.
Mix the ingredients together then pop the lid on top and cook on high for 3 hours or low for 6 hours. That’s it!
Ladle the hot and hearty chili into bowls then top with lots of shredded monterey jack cheese, crushed tortilla chips, and fresh avocado.
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Crock Pot Sweet Potato and Quinoa Turkey Chili
Description
Gluten-free Crock Pot Sweet Potato and Quinoa Turkey Chili packs a double protein punch with the addition of both lean ground turkey breast and quinoa.
Ingredients
- 1lb ground turkey
- 1 large shallot or 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- salt and pepper
- 3 cups chicken broth (plus extra for reheating)
- 28oz can crushed tomatoes
- 15oz can baked beans (I like sweet baked beans)
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
- 1 large sweet potato (about 1lb,) peeled and chopped small
- 2 Tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
- Toppings: shredded Monterey Jack cheese, chopped avocado, tortilla chips, green onions
Directions
- Add ground turkey and shallot to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season liberally with salt and pepper then cook until no longer pink, breaking turkey up as it cooks. Add garlic then cook for 30 more seconds then add to a 6 quart crock pot. Add remaining ingredients, except toppings, into crock pot then cook on high for 3 hours, or low for 5-6 hours, or until sweet potatoes are tender. Serve with toppings. May need to add more chicken broth when reheating.
This recipe is courtesy of Iowa Girl Eats, http://iowagirleats.com.
Warm, and ultra-filling – I hope you’ll love this chunky chili with loads of good-for-you ingredients!
thank you so much for this recipe!!!! I made it recently for my co-workers. It was the 1st week of lent, and needed to be totally meatless. I used vegetable broth, a can of black beans and pinto beans. Then for added flavor, I put in a quarter jar of jalapeño salsa. It was awesome!!!!!
I just made this morning and the house has been smelling so good all day! My boyfriend and I are having trouble waiting until dinner and keep sampling! Hearty, sweet, a little spicy. Nice large recipe, plenty for at least a few meals depending on how glutenous I’m feeling. I think next time I will use the hotter chili powder instead of the medium as I do like a little more kick to my chili. Great recipe and I can’t wait until dinner, that’s if there is any left by then.
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Hi! I have just caught up on the fact that you were diagnosed with Celiac, and I’m not sure if this post was pre or post-diagnosis, but we made this recipe on Friday and HAVE BEEN LOVING IT! As a gluten-free family (I have what dr.’s diagnosed as “pre-celiac” gluten intolerance, my lil bro has celiac) I loved IGE before (finding recipes that were naturally gluten free) BUT I LOVE IT EVEN MORE NOW! Your stuff is always so tasty and I know my gluten-loving husband will eat it and love it! Thank you!
Thank you so much!! So glad to be a resource for you!! :)
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I made this for our ‘post Christmas’ lunch and it is YUMMY! I have a milk allergy so did not add cheese, but everyone thought it was really good with and without any additions! This is a keeper! Thank you so much for these great gluten-free and milk-free recipes!
You bet, Michelle, I’m so glad you were able to enjoy it!
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This recipe is a big hit, I have made it many times now and everytime the crackpot is cleaned out! I make one change which is instead of salt and pepper flakes I use 1/2 teaspoon of ghost pepper infused salt. I like the warming heat ghost pepper has and if someone wants it hotter can add more. Thank you again for sharing your awesome recipe!
Woooah – never even heard about ghost pepper salt – great addition, so glad you liked the recipe!
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This was so easy and DELICIOUS! We added a dollop of lactose-free sour cream. I think it would easily be vegetarian by simply omitting the meat and keeping everything the same, will try it that way next time. This is most definitely a keeper. Thank you for posting!
I made this last winter and it was amazing. I tried it again tonight and it turned out really bland. I double checked the recipe and I added all the spices as instructed. Has this happened to anyone else?
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For sure! I might do half and half!
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This is one of my absolute favorite recipes- it’s been in my rotation for almost 3 years now! I have an Instant Pot, and I’m wondering if you’ve made this with a pressure cooker?
I just tried this in the Instant Pot. I put it on sauté, added oil and the onions, once they soften, add garlic for a minute. Add the spices and turkey and cook until the pink is gone. Add the other ingredients and mix. Put the lid on and seal. I cooked for 12 minutes on high pressure, I did QR. the potatoes were cooked, but not mushy.
Such an simple and delicious dish to prepare. I love that almost all I need to do is chop, measure and stir. The dish was a hit!
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Hi! Would it work to use already cooked quinoa?? Thanks!
My family and friends all love this recipe! It’s delicious! We often substitute ground beef and still love it. Perfectly warming on a cold day, and leftovers freeze well.
Thanks for your feedback, Julie! So happy to hear this is a hit with friends and family! :)
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Have you ever made this without the turkey? I love it as is and it is a go-to of ours, but need to make a vegetarian chili. I’m wondering if I could sub something for the turkey. Any suggestions?
This is my go to chili!!
Wohoo!! So happy to hear that, Brittany!
So this was my first try with quinoa and even though still not a huge fan, this was delicious!
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