Crock Pot Mondays -Turkey and Apple Chili

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small yellow onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
• 2 pounds ground turkey
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon mild chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
• 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup apple cider
• 2 medium apples, any kind, cored and chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• Juice of 1 lime

For serving (Optional)

• Chopped scallion
• Chopped cilantro 

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring often until soft, about 8-10 minutes. Add the turkey, sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt, and cook until browned, stirring often, about 5-8 minutes.
2. Add the cooked onion and turkey, along with the garlic, cumin, chili powder, cinnamon, chipotle peppers, remaining salt, tomato sauce, chicken broth, apple cider, apples, and bay leaf to a 6-quart slow cooker, stirring until well combined.
3. Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours or low for 6-7 hours, or until the onions and apples are very soft.
4. Uncover and add the lime juice. Taste and add additional salt or lime juice if desired.
5. Serve with scallion and cilantro. Enjoy!