Slow Cooker Sweet and Spicy Chili
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.