Easy Crockpot Chili - Ontario Bean Growers

Ingredients

• 2 lbs extra lean ground beef or turkey
• 1 can low sodium kidney beans, rinsed
• 1 green pepper, finely chopped
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 can crushed tomatoes
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup shredded cheese, optional