Turkey Chili

This recipe came from Skinny Crockpot. Its a staple in our house and the only recipe we have every week.

Prep Time: maybe 20 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours, 20 minutes
Yield: 8 Servings
Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Calories per serving: 174
Fat per serving: 6 g
Minimum Slow Cooker Size: 5 quarts
Nutritional Data (8 servings)

Serving Size: 1/2 cup Calories: 174 Total Fat: 6g Saturated Fat: 1g Trans Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 42mg Sodium: 165g Total Carbohydrate: 15g Dietary Fiber : 5g Sugars: 3g Protein: 8g

Ingredients

1 lb lean ground turkey breast (about 93% lean)
1 small yellow onion (diced)
1 tsp rubbed sage
1 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp Kosher or sea salt
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Combine the above ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
Cook in a skillet on medium-low 
heat, breaking up turkey into small pieces, and cook until no longer pink.
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1 (15 oz) can kidney beans with liquid, organic
1 (15 oz) can black beans with liquid, organic
1 (14.5 oz) natural diced tomatoes (no salt)
1 (
6 oz) can natural tomato paste
2 tbsp chili powder
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp Kosher or sea salt
1/4 tsp cayenne red pepper
1 cup water

Directions

Add cooked meat and all other above ingredients to slow cooker, cook on low 4 to 6 hours, stir occasionally. Add additional water if too much liquid is absorbed.
Tip: Turkey will need some fat so it’s best to buy between 90% – 93% lean. The recipe is this photo was made with 93% lean and was very tasty!
Spoon into bowls and enjoy!