Crock-pot Savory Chili

Total Time: 4 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 3 tablespoons garlic, chopped
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 2 teaspoons oregano
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 lbs ground turkey (or 1 lbs. ground beef & 1 lbs. italian sausage)
• 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes in puree
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can chili beans, in sauce
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• shredded cheddar cheese
• sour cream
• chopped green onion
• crumbled corn chips
• chopped jalapeno chile

Recipe

• 1 heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. add the onions and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 7-10 minutes.
• 2 stir in chili powder, paprika, cumin, oregano and salt.
• 3 add the ground turkey (or ground beef & sausage). increase the heat to medium high and cook the meat, stirring frequently, until cooked through, 8-10 minutes. once the meat is done add to the crock-pot.
• 4 add the tomatoes, kidney, chili and black beans, and the chocolate into the crock-pot and stir.
• 5 cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 4 hours, stirring occasionally if possible. (if done on the stovetop, cook on low heat, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour.).
• 6 top with your choice of toppings, and enjoy!