Name: Comforting Slow Cooker Turkey Chili
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 30 min
Yield: 14 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground turkey; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped; 1 carrot, diced; 1 large yellow onion, diced; 1 red or green bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, diced; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeds and ribs removed, minced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (use less if you're sensitive to spice); (1) 28 ounce can diced tomatoes in tomato juice (don't drain!); 8 ounces tomato puree; (2) 15 ounce cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained; (1) 15 ounce cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained; 1 cup vegetable broth; 3/4 cup frozen corn; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; Cilantro or parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional); Sour cream, for garnish, optional; Grated cheese, for garnish, optional; Extra lime wedges, for garnish, optional