3stalks Celerydiced (It's Ok to chop up some of the leaves, they add flavor!)
3Carrotsdiced into small cubes (approximately 1 1/2 cups)
1tablespoonItalian Seasoning blend
2teaspoonsChili Powder
1teaspoonCumin
1teaspoonSmoked Paprika
1/2teaspoonRed Pepper Flakes
1 28ouncecan Crushed Tomatoes
1 15ouncecan Tomato Sauce + 1 can of water
3 15ouncecans of Beansdrained and rinsed, I used Black, Kidney, Cannellini
32ouncesof Vegetable or Chicken Stock
1tablespoonSugar
1teaspoonSalt
+ more salt and pepper per your taste
Instructions
Add olive oil to a large stock pot, mine is 10 quart, turn heat on medium high add ground turkey and brown.
While meat is browning prep vegetables, add diced onion, celery, and carrots to pot with meat. Mix together and allow to cook for about 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Drain and rinse your beans. Set aside.
Go back to your meat and vegetables add spices at this time. Allow to simmer for a minute more before adding tomato sauce (+1 can of water) and crushed tomatoes followed by beans, stock, sugar, salt, and pepper to taste.
Turn heat down to low and allow to simmer for 30 minutes.
Serve with bread, oyster crackers, or tortilla chips, and most of all ENJOY!!
Notes
Slow Cooker: I made this the day before, poured it in my crock pot dish, refrigerated it, the next day I turned my crock pot on low; and let it cook for 4 hours before serving.