Slow Cooker Turkey Chili

Ingredients

• 1 pound(s) uncooked turkey sausage(s), hot-Italian variety
• 15 oz canned pinto beans, undrained
• 14 1/2 oz canned diced tomatoes, with chilies, undrained
• 14 1/2 oz canned diced tomatoes, with garlic and onions, undrained
• 1 medium uncooked onion(s), chopped
• 1/4 tsp table salt, or more to taste
• 1/4 tsp black pepper, or more to taste

Instructions

1. Remove sausage from casing and place in a 4-quart or large slow cooker; break up meat with a spoon. Add beans, both cans of diced tomatoes with their liquid and onion; stir.
2. Cover slow cooker; cook on low setting for 5 to 6 hours. Stir in salt and pepper; garnish with chopped onion if desired and serve.

Notes

Yields about 1 1/2 cups chili per serving.

You might find raw Italian turkey sausage in links; four links are about 1 pound.

Use two cans of diced tomatoes with chiles if you prefer a very spicy dish.