Beanless Chili

I found this recipe through Skinnytaste. She calls it "Slow Cooker Paleo Jalapeno Popper Chicken Chili." I only shortened it because I don't want to repeat that to Eric...He hates beans in his chili and so simply saying it's a beanless chili works good for us. Eric loved this chili. He said to me that it tastes healthy and wanted more through the week. I even froze some for

another time, yay!


I loved the bites of sweet potato and it tasted wonderful with added cheese and oyster crackers.

1 medium white onion, diced

3 cloves minced garlic

1 red bell pepper, diced

1 jalapeno, seeds removed

1 large sweet potato, 14 oz

1 lb 93% lean ground chicken

1 lb 95% lean ground beef

2 tsp smoked paprika

2 tsp chili powder

2 tsp dried oregano

2 tsp kosher salt

1 tsp ground cumin

1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

1 (14 oz) can petite diced tomatoes

1 cup reduced sodium chicken broth

green onion

avocado

Cheese of your choice, I like Mexican style. Original recipe calls for goat cheese

Place all the ingredients except the green onion, avocado and cheese in the slow cooker and cook on low 8 hours (I didn't have 8 hours so I did 6 hours).  When done, break up the ground meat with a wooden spoon and add toppings as you wish in separate bowls.