Slow Cooker Sweet and Spicy Chili

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Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 pounds ground chicken or turkey
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 2 medium-size onions, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 bottle lager beer
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup cider vinegar
  • 1 Fresno chili – for mild spice, cut in half and remove seeds; for strong spice, chop up with seeds
  • Honey, for drizzling
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 red onion, minced
Preparation
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the ground chicken, about 6-7 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Add spices to the meat and stir; cook 1-2 minutes. Pour meat mixture into a slow cooker along with the sweet potatoes, onions, garlic, beer, chicken stock, vinegar, chili pepper and a drizzle of honey. Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6-8 hours.
 
Top the chili with the lime juice and cilantro. Garnish each bowl with a dollop of sour cream and a little bit of minced raw onion.