Healthy Crock-Pot Crazy Pineapple Chili

Contest-winning Healthy Crock-Pot Crazy Pineapple Chili with an amazing flavor twist that people go crazy over!

Quick and easy in the slow cooker – and healthy, too! Keep it on the mild, slightly sweet side, or use our tips to spice it up!

- Italian turkey sausage - onion - pineapple tidbits - tomatoes - black beans - tomato paste - chili powder

In a non-stick skillet over medium heat, cook sausage and onions, stirring to crumble sausage.

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Drain the pineapple, reserving both the juice and the fruit separately. Add the juice to the slow cooker. Cover and store the fruit in the refrigerator.

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Add tomatoes, black beans, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin and garlic to the slow cooker.

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Stir everything to combine. Cook on low, adding reserved pineapple during last hour or two of cooking, or on high, adding pineapple during last 1/2 hour - hour of cooking.

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Serve topped with cheese, sour cream and hot sauce, if desired.

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If you don't want beans in your chili, you may certainly leave them out, and can also increase the amount of meat.

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