Crock-Pot Savory Chili

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/2 white 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

Toppings

• shredded cheddar cheese
• sour cream
• chopped green onion
• crumbled corn chips
• chopped jalapeno chile

Directions

1. 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. 2

   Stir in chili powder, paprika, cumin, oregano and salt.

3. 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. 4

   Add the Tomatoes, Kidney, Chili and Black Beans, and the chocolate into the crock-pot and stir.

5. 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. 6

   Top with your choice of toppings, and enjoy!