Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 1 pound lean ground turkey (about 93% lean (optional, lean ground chicken or beef))
  • 1 sweet onion (small)
  • 30 ounces kidney beans (canned, drained)
  • 15 ounces black beans (canned, drained)
  • 14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes (canned)
  • 6 ounces tomato paste (canned)
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup tomato juice (or veggie juice)
  • 3 cups water (for a thicker chili, use 2 1/2 cups)

Instruction

  • Cook turkey and onion in a skillet on medium 
heat, breaking up into small chunks. Cook until no longer pink. Drain off fat and discard.
  • Add cooked meat and all other ingredients to slow cooker, cook on low 6-8 hours. 4-6 quart slow cooker recommended. Add diced onions and cheddar cheese, if desired.