Turkey and Sweet Potato Chili

Makes 5 servings (1 cup each)

Ingredients:
20 oz. 93% lean ground turkey
Koster salt, to taste
1/2 cup chopped onion
3 cloves crushed garlic
10 oz can Rotel mild tomatoes with green chilies
8 oz can tomato sauce
3/4 cup water
1/2 tsp. cumin, or to taste
1/4 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. paprika
1 bay leaf
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
Garnish ideas: fresh cilantro, grated cheddar cheese, sour cream, tortilla chips

Directions:
In large skillet, brown turkey over medium-high heat, breaking up into smaller pieces as it cooks and seasoning with salt and cumin. When meat is browned and cooked through, add onion and garlic and cook 3 minutes over medium heat. Add Rotel tomatoes, tomato sauce, sweet potatoes, water, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and bay leaf.

Cover and simmer over medium-low heat until potatoes are soft and cooked through, about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add 1/4 cup more water if needed. Remove bay leaf and serve.