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Mix and soak beans overnight per package directions.
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Process the fresh tomatoes, garlic, cumin, oregano, paprika, chili powder, cayenne pepper and jalapeno (hot) peppers in the food processor; place in the refrigerator overnight.
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Note: The 2 tablespoons each of hot spices makes a very mild chili- while the 4 tablespoons w/added hot peppers turns up the heat-- for those who like it HOT!
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Take out four or five cups of the soaked beans and place in crock pot (cut it to 3 cups if you did the fast soak- they will still expand while cooking).
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Freeze the rest for later use.
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If you are using canned beans you'll lose some of the flavor-- but it's still good.
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Fry the bacon until crispy and place in crock pot.
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Brown the ground turkey in some of the bacon drippings and place in crock pot.
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Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, onions, bell peppers, broth, beer and tomato spice puree.
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Stir to mix and let cook for 10-12 hours on low.
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(You can also cook for 5-6 hours on high, but the beans will not soak up as much of the flavor).
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Serve topped w/the shredded cheddar cheese.
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This recipe is for a large crock pot. You can cut down on the ground turkey, beans and bell peppers a little if you have a smaller crock pot.