Slow Cooker Turkey Chili

6 servings (1 cup )

Ingredients:

1 lb extra lean ground turkey breast

1/2 cup onion, diced

1/2 cup celery, diced

1/2 cup bell pepper, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tbsp ground cumin

2 tbsp chili powder

2 tsp smoked paprika

2 tsp dried oregano

1 bay leaf

398 ml can tomato sauce

156 ml can tomato paste

398 ml red kidney beans, drained and rinsed

Directions:

Spray a skillet with oil and heat on medium high heat.

Add the ground turkey and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides, 2-5 minutes.

Transfer to a slow cooker.

Spray skillet again and reduce heat to medium.

Add the onions, peppers, celery and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, 1-2 minutes.

Add to slow cooker along with the spices.

Add the tomato sauce, tomato paste and beans.

Cook on low, stirring occasionally for 6-8 hours.

Remove the bay leaf before eating.