Crock-Pot Savory Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 white onion, Chopped
3 tablespoons garlic, Chopped
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon cumin
2 teaspoons oregano
2 teaspoons salt
2 lbs ground turkey (or 1 lbs. Ground beef & 1 lbs. Italian Sausage)
2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes in puree
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can chili beans, in sauce
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Toppings
shredded cheddar cheese
sour cream
chopped green onion
crumbled corn chips
chopped jalapeno chile

Preparation

Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 7-10 minutes.
Stir in chili powder, paprika, cumin, oregano and salt.
Add the Ground Turkey (or ground beef & sausage). Increase the heat to medium high and cook the meat, stirring frequently, until cooked through, 8-10 minutes. Once the meat is done add to the crock-pot.
Add the Tomatoes, Kidney, Chili and Black Beans, and the chocolate into the crock-pot and stir.
Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 4 hours, stirring occasionally if possible. (If done on the stovetop, cook on low heat, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour.).
Top with your choice of toppings, and enjoy!