13-Bean Turkey Chili for Game Day

Game day made perfect with a 13-bean turkey chili. This post contains affiliate links.

This post was originally published on January 28, 2016 and updated on December 17, 2019

Super Bowl is right around the corner! What are you making for the big game party? You want something that is easy so you don’t miss a single play (or a single commercial) so why not bust out the slow cooker?

My slow cooker gets the most work when I’m feeding a crowd since it frees me up to eat and chat with friends and family. This 13-bean turkey chili starts with a soup mix, adds ground turkey, onion and seasoning to make a game day meal everyone will love.

I host a Super Bowl every year and this is the chili I made last year and also for one of the playoff games this year. It’s been a crowd pleaser and I lightened it up by using turkey instead of beef. Using the slow cooker, my guests can help themselves when they get hungry and I can spend more quality time with my friends. It’s a win-win situation!

This recipe will feed a crowd. My slow cooker is the fabulous Cuisinart 3-In-1 Cook Central 6-Quart Multi-Cooker which is not just a slow cooker, but can brown/saute and can be used as a steamer too. This chili recipe fills the entire 6 quart tub so I hope your guests are hungry!

Football parties are a blast. I found a bunch of fun things at Zurchers party store to make this annual event a bit more festive and get everyone in the game day spirit. They have everything so I got plates, bowls, chip and dip set and more, all with a football theme. Let the festivities begin!

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Slow Cooker 13-Bean Turkey Chili

Print recipe

Serves	10-12
Prep time	15 minutes
Cook time	4 hours
Total time	4 hours, 15 minutes
Meal type	Main Dish

Ingredients

3/4 - 1lb Bob's Red Mill 13-Bean Soup Mix
1 teaspoon taco seasoning
2 teaspoons Two Snooty Chefs Southwest Sedona Seasoning (or your favorite southwest seasoning)
water to cover
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2lb ground turkey
1 Large yellow onion (diced)
1/2 Medium red bell pepper (chopped)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
2 tablespoons chili powder
3 teaspoons cumin (or more to taste)
2 cans petite diced tomatos (including juice, 14.5 oz cans)

Directions

Step 1
In a 7 quart crockpot, add the beans, seasonings and cover with water about 1 1/2 inches above the beans. Allow to soak overnight.
Step 2
Turn slow cooker to high and cook for two hours, until the beans are softening.
Step 3
Add olive oil to a large skillet and add the turkey, onions, red pepper and garlic. Cook the turkey until it is no longer pink, breaking it up into small bites as you go. Season with the chili powder and cumin.
Step 4
Add the turkey mix and tomatoes into the slow cooker. Cook on high an additional 2 hours.
Step 5
If you prefer a thicker chili, add 4 Tablespoons melted butter and 1/4 cup flour to a small skillet on medium-low heat. Stir until it forms a paste. Add that into the slow cooker during the last half hour to thicken.