Biggest Loser Crockpot Turkey Chilli

If your like me, you've probably tried 10 different chilli recipes, just cuz.  One of my favorite recipes is already listed on my blog under Coats Family Chilli.  But that is definitely a sweet version.  This version has no brown sugar in it.  And it has Chipotle  peppers in it.   Although this recipe is loaded with veggies and much healthier for you, my husband actually prefers this one over my original!  And there's nothing better than a crock pot recipe!!

• 2 lbs ground turkey, extra lean or 1.5 lb leftover cooked turkey, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 large onion, diced
• 4 large celery stalks, chopped
• 3 large bell peppers, chopped
• 14 oz can red kidney beans, drained & rinsed
• 14 oz can any white beans or black beans,  drained & rinsed
• 28 oz can tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
• 2 cups water or low sodium chicken broth
• 1 tbsp chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced or to taste
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp taco seasoning, all natural
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• Cooking spray 

Directions

1. Preheat large skillet on high and add ground turkey. Cook until brown, stirring and breaking into small pieces with spatula, occasionally. Transfer to a large crockpot. If using leftover cooked turkey, skip the browning step.
2. Return skillet to medium heat and spray with cooking spray. Add garlic, onion, celery, bell peppers and saute for 5 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer to a slow cooker.
3. Add remaining ingredients to slow cooker, cover and cook 8 hours on Low or 4 hours on High. Reduce cooking time to 5 hours on Low and 3 hours on High, if using cooked turkey. Serve hot.
Storage Instructions: Refrigerate covered for up to 3 days. Freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving = 1.5 cup:
Calories: 271.6
Total Fat: 2.0 g
Cholesterol: 45.0 mg
Sodium: 673.0 mg
Total Carbs: 33.8 g
Dietary Fiber: 8.0 g
Protein: 33.8 g
WW Points+: 6