Crockpot Turkey and Vegetable Chili

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs. ground turkey (uncooked)
• 28 oz. canned crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup chicken stock/broth (vegetable broth or water can also be used)
• 1 red bell pepper (diced (or any color bell pepper))
• 1 large onion (diced)
• 3-4 cloves garlic (finely chopped or minced)
• 1 zucchini (diced)
• 1 cup frozen corn (or fresh)
• 15 oz. canned black beans (drained and rinsed)
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (omit for a mild version)
• kosher salt (to taste)
• black pepper (to taste)
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Preparation

1. 1

   Step 1

   Combine all ingredients except cilantro in a slow cooker and stir to combine.
2. 2

   Step 2

   Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
3. 3

   Step 3

   Stir in cilantro and adjust seasoning as needed.
4. 4

   Step 4

   Serving suggestion: serve on top of brown rice with fixings such as chopped green onions, extra cilantro, avocado, sour cream/Greek yogurt, hot sauce, etc. for toppings.

5. Bon appetit!