Sweet and Smokey Slow Cooker Chili

Ingredients

• 1 tsp (5 mL) vegetable oil
• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) fresh garlic, minced
• ½ cup (120 mL) white onion, chopped
• 1 ½ lb (700 g) lean or extra lean ground beef
• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) chilli powder
• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) smoked paprika
• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) brown sugar
• 2 tsp (10 mL) dried oregano
• 1 tsp (5 mL) crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 cans (28 oz) no added salt diced tomatoes
• 1 can (14.5 oz) no added salt kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup (250 mL) frozen corn
• ¼ cup (60 mL) tomato paste
• 4 cups (1 Litre) low-sodium broth
• Salt and pepper to taste