Slow Cooker Chili

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 lb. ground beef
• 1 small yellow onion, chopped
• 1 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes
• 1 1/2 cups beef broth
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
• 3 teaspoons sea salt
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric (can substitute with 2 drops doTERRA turmeric essential oil)
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained (omit for the Whole30 version)

Directions:

Place all the ingredients into a crockpot and stir to combine. Cook on low for 6 hours. If the meat is frozen, cook it on low for 8 hours. Garnish options are chopped fresh cilantro, red onion, and avocado as well as sour cream and cheddar cheese. Omit the cheese and sour cream for the Whole30 version.