Crock Pot Spicy Turkey & Tomato Stew

Ingredients

• 1 pound extra-lean ground turkey breast
• 1 cup chopped sweet onion
• 1-1/2 cups finely chopped celery
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 2 (10.75-ounce) cans condensed tomato soup
• 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes in rich puree
• 2 tablespoons ground chili powder (more to taste, if desired)
• 1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground black pepper (add more if desired)
• 2 (15-ounce) cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed (or substitute pinto beans)

Directions

Spray large pan with non-stick cooking spray. Brown turkey, onions and celery in large non-stick saucepan over medium high heat. Cook and stir until turkey and onions are nicely browned, using a potato masher at times to break the meat down into small particles. 

Spoon the browned turkey mixture into crock-pot that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cook on low heat until stew is hot (6-8 hours). 

Yield:  12 servings (1 serving = 1 cup)