Slow Cooker Momma’s Roadhouse Chili

                                                                                    










•Turkey Ingredients
•1 pound lean ground turkey, about 93% lean (optional, lean ground chicken or beef)
•1 small onion, diced
•1 teaspoon rubbed sage
•1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, more or less to taste
•1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
•1 teaspoon dried oregano
•1 teaspoon black pepper
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•Chili Ingredients
•1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drain
•1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drain
•1 (14.5 ounce) natural diced tomatoes
•1 (
6 ounce) can natural tomato paste
•1 clove garlic, minced
•2 tablespoons chili powder
•1/2 teaspoon black pepper
•Kosher or sea salt to taste
•1/2 teaspoon cayenne red pepper, more or less to taste
•1-1/2 cups water, optional vegetable or chicken broth - low sodium, fat free (use 2 cups if you prefer a thinner chili)
                                                                                                                                                                                   Combine the turkey ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Cook turkey mixture in a skillet on medium 
heat, breaking up into small chunks, and cook until no longer pink. Drain off any fat and discard.
Add cooked meat and all other ingredients to slow cooker, cook on low 8-10 hours. 4-6 quart slow cooker recommended. Serve in bowls and add diced onions, if desired.