Refried Bean Chili

Adapted from a recipe in the BH&G Biggest Book of Slow Cooker Recipes. Use a 6 qt crock pot for stated amounts. Halve amounts for a 3.5 qt cooker. Can also be made on the stove top or simmered in a slow oven. Freezes beautifully.

• Ready In: 6 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄4 lbs ground turkey
• 1  cup onion, chopped
• 2 (15 ounce) cans chili beans
• 1 (16 ounce) jar thick & chunky salsa (use desired heat level)
• 1 (16 ounce) can  refried beans
• 1 (14 ounce) can beef broth (or 1 12 oz. bottle beer)
• 2  tablespoons chili powder (use desired heat level)
• 1  tablespoon ground cumin

Directions

1. Brown ground turkey and onion until meat is brown and onion is tender. Drain off fat and add to meat and onion to crock.
2. Add remaining ingredients to crock and mix well.
3. Cook on low 6 to 8 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours.
4. Garnish as you desire. We usually set out shredded cheese, chopped onions and sour cream.