Chili That Will Warm Your Heart

It's cold outside.

Some days all you want is something to warm your heart, so let's make some chili in the crockpot!

Cast of characters:

• 1 lb ground turkey (or beef)
• 1/2 onion
• 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
• 2 cans (15 oz each) kidney beans
• Spices:
• 4 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 2 1/2 ground cumin
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon ground oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

First, start to brown your turkey.

While that's browning, let's mix the spices. I had to buy almost all of these random spices, but they won't go bad for a looong time. 

You'll want a resealable container, you'll have a little bit left afterwards.. It almost smells like taco seasoning, wonder if it'd substitute well..

Cut up roughly half an onion (depending on your love for onions, you can use less or more) into small pieces.

Keep an eye on your browning turkey, add in the onion and 3 teaspoons of the spice mix.

Now it's time to add everything to the crock pot. Open the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes and 1 can of the kidney beans, add to the crock pot.

Pour the last can of kidney beans in a small container, and mash it up until the beans are mostly broken. This helps to thicken the chili but still provide bean-y flavor. You could use a blender, but that's too much work.

Add that to the crockpot, and the fully cooked turkey. Add 2 more teaspoons of spice to the crock pot.

Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours. 

When it's done, enjoy!