Turkey Bacon Chili

Serves 12
Ingredients
  • 2 lbs Ground Turkey
  • 1 lb Smoky Bacon, roughly chopped
  • 2 lg Onions, diced
  • 2 Tbsp Chili Powder
  • 1 Tbsp Cumin
  • 2 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper
  • 2 tsp Oregano
  • ¼ tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp cilantro
  • 3 lg cloves Garlic, pressed or finely minced
  • 2 (4 oz) cans Diced Green Chiles, mild, drained
  • 2 peppers (green, yellow, orange or red)
  • 2 cup Beef Broth, low sodium
  • 1 (15 oz) can Tomato Sauce
  • 1 (28 oz) can Crushed Tomatoes
  • 2 (15 oz) cans Black Beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 oz) can Kidney Beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 oz) can Garbanzo Beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 oz) can roasted corn
Directions
  1. Heat a 12" frying pan over med-high heat and add the bacon. Cook until done, but not crisp. Remove the bacon from the pan and drain all but 3 Tbsp of the bacon fat.
  2. Put the pan back on the heat and add the onions. Cook until just turning translucent. Then lower heat to Med and add the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, oregano, and cayenne pepper. stir constantly while cooking for about 1 minute. Add the mixture to the slow cooker.
  3. Put the pan back on the heat and adjust to med-high. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking up the meat, until it browns. Drain excess fat, lower heat to low and add the garlic. Cook, stirring constantly, until the garlic is fragrant. Add mixture to the slow cooker.
  4. Add the beef broth and tomato sauce to the slow cooker. Stir well.
  5. Add the crushed tomatoes, green chilis, beef bouillon, and all of the beans to the slow cooker stir well.
  6. Set slow cooker to Low and place the lid on. Cook for 5-6 hours. Or 3 hours on High.
  7. Add corn and peppers in the last hour of cooking.
  8. If the mixture is too thick for your liking, add some more broth or a little water. Taste and adjust spices as desired.