Slow Cooker Roadhouse Chili

• 1 - 20 oz. package lean ground turkey
• 1 medium red onion, chopped
• 1 tsp. rubbed sage
• 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• salt & black pepper
• 1 - 15 oz. can pinquito beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 - 15 oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 - 14.5 oz. can petite diced tomatoes
• 1 - 6 oz. can tomato paste
• 1 tbsp. crushed garlic
• 2 tbsp. chili powder
• 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 2 cups reduced sodium vegetable broth

Drizzle a saute pan with olive oil over medium heat.  Add the onion and cook until starting to get translucent.  Add the ground turkey, sage, red pepper flakes, garlic powder and oregano.  Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.  Cook until the meat is no longer pink, stirring often.

Meanwhile, put the beans, tomatoes, tomato pate, garlic chili powder, cayenne and vegetable broth in a crock pot, mix well and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Add the meat mixture to the crock and mix well.  Cook on low 8-10 hours.

Serve with desired toppings:  shredded cheese, sour cream, diced onions, avocado.

Enjoy!