Crockpot Black Bean Chili

Ingredients

Ingredients

• 3 cans (15 oz each) black beans
• 0 can (15 oz) kidney beans
• 2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes
• 1 Can tomato sauce
• 2 cups bone broth
• 0 cup frozen corn
• 1 medium, chopped bell peppers
• 0 seeded and minced jalapeño pepper
• 1 medium, chopped onion
• 5 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tbsp salt
• juiced (optional) lime
• 1 Tsp turmeric
• 1 Tsp black pepper
• 2 Lb beef or chicken or turkey

Instructions

1. Drain and rinse the black beans. Set aside.
2. In a skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until softened, about 5 minutes. Remove and brown the meat in the pan.
3. Add the ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, turmeric and oregano to the skillet. Stir for 1 minute to toast the spices. OR toss spices into crockpot in directly with step 4
4. Transfer the onion-garlic-spice mixture to the crockpot.
5. Add the black beans, diced tomatoes with juice, tomato paste, broth, bell pepper, meat, salt and pepper to the crockpot. Stir to combine.
6. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the flavors meld and the chili thickens.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or chili powder or lime juice if desired.
8. Serve hot, garnished with optional toppings like shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, avocado slices, or chopped cilantro.