Slow Cooker Chili

Name: Slow Cooker Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Ingredients; 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey for a lighter option); 1 medium onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes; 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste; 1 cup beef broth (or chicken broth); 1 green bell pepper, diced; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat); Salt and black pepper, to taste