Slow Cooker Turkey Lentil Chili

Makes 6 servings

Ideal slow cooker: 4-6 quart

Cooking time:  2-3 hours on high or 4-6 hours on low

1 lb ground turkey/ground beef

1 medium yellow onion, diced

2 minced garlic cloves

2 Tbsp tomato paste

1 1/2 tsp salt

1 cup dry green lentils

2 cups water

1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce

1 (14.5 oz) can petite diced tomatoes

1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles

2 tsp chili powder

1 tsp cumin

1/2 tsp pepper

Cilantro and sour cream, optional

1.  In a skillet over medium heat brown the ground turkey.  Add in the diced onions, garlic, tomato paste and salt and cook until meat is browned and onions are soft and translucent.

2.  Add turkey mixture to the slow cooker.

3.  Add lentils, water, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, green chiles, chili powder, cumin and pepper to the slow cooker.

4.  Cover and cook on HIGH for 2-3 hours or on LOW for 4-6 hours, or until lentils are tender.

5.  Scoop into servings bowls and top with cilantro and sour cream, if desired.

Recipe Credit: 365 Days of Slow Cooking