Slow Cooker Turkey Taco Chili
The Slow Cooker Turkey Taco Chili provides 44g protein and 474 calories per serving, scaling across 8 portions for efficient batch cooking. Minimal active prep time means you prep once and eat for days. This volume play is built for lifters running sustained calorie deficits without sacrificing daily protein intake.
Ingredients
- •Olive oil(15g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Ground Turkey, 99% Lean(907g)
- •Yellow Onion
- •Garlic(240g)
- •Tomato Sauce(425g)
- •Canned Diced Tomatoes(397g)
- •Beans, Black, Canned, Drained(425g)
- •Beans, Kidney, Canned, Drained(425g)
- •Beans, Kidney, Canned, Drained(425g)
- •Corn, Sweet, Canned, Drained(425g)
- •Green Chiles, Canned, Diced(113g)
- •Taco Seasoning, Packet (E.G. Old El Paso)(60g)
Taco seasoning packet — Old El Paso or McCormick. Low sodium if available.
- •Chili powder(15g)
- •Cumin, Ground(5g)
- •1 teaspoon salt
- •Sugar, Granulated White(5g)
- •½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and saute until completely browned, about 6-8 minutes, using a spoon to stir and break up the meet as it cooks. Drain the cooked turkey of any excess liquid, then transfer the turkey to the pot of a slow cooker.
- 2Add all of the remaining ingredients (minus the toppings), and stir to combine. Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until the soup is cooked through.
- 3Serve warm, garnished with optional toppings if desired.
Nutrition — Per Serving
474
calories
44g
protein
8g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 62g
- Saturated fat
- 1.3g
- Sodium
- 1399 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 10.2g
8 servings per batch · ~485g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Slow Cooker Turkey Taco Chili have per serving?
Each serving delivers 44g of protein and 474 calories, with 8g fat and 62g carbs per portion. This macro profile supports higher daily protein targets while keeping calories moderate.
How long does Slow Cooker Turkey Taco Chili take to prep?
Quick prep time with 8 servings per batch means you're covering over a week of meals in one stovetop session. This scales efficiently for weekly meal prep.
Is Slow Cooker Turkey Taco Chili good for muscle gain?
At 44g protein per serving and 474 calories, this recipe supports muscle-building phases where you need substantial protein intake without excessive calories. The carb content (62g) aligns well with post-workout nutrition timing.
