Slow Cooker Zesty Turkey and Black Beans
This dish focuses on building layers of bold, zesty flavor with almost zero active labor. The combination of earthy cumin, oregano, Sazón Goya, and white wine creates a sophisticated savory base that penetrates the turkey and black beans as they simmer. The result is a comforting, hearty meal with a depth of flavor that belies its simplicity. Aside from basic chopping and opening a few cans, the slow cooker does all the work. Finished with a squeeze of fresh lime to brighten the flavors, this recipe provides a high-quality dinner without the need for a complicated process.
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Slow Cooker Zesty Turkey and Black Beans
Slow Cooker Zesty Turkey and Black Beans
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground turkey
- 60 oz canned black beans
This recipe works great with other types of beans as well
- 1 medium sweet onion (chopped)
- 15 oz Sazon Goya
- 2 tbsp cumin
- 2 tbsp oregano
- 2 whole bay leaves
- 4 tbsp garlic (chopped)
- 2 medium red peppers
- ½ cups oil
- 1 cup white wine
If you plan on making tacos it's best to reduce or skip the wine to reduce the liquids.
Late adds
- 2 medium limes (squeezed)
Optional
- 12 oz Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
Makes it spicy.
Instructions
Chop all vegetables into bite sized pieces
Add all ingredients to a slow cooker except the lime juice.
Pro Tip
Use a liner to make clean up even easier
After cooking for four hours add in the juice from the limes.
Let cool.
The result is versatile. It goes great with rice or as a taco filling.
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