3 Bean Vegetable & Sweet Potato Slow Cooker Chili

Ingredients

1 Red Bell Pepper (seeded and diced)

1 Yellow Bell Pepper (seeded and diced)

2 Large Sweet Potatoes, cleaned and chopped (you can leave the skin on them and just give them a good scrub and chop)

2 Garlic Cloves, minced

1 Large Yellow Onion, chopped

1 Jalapeño (seeded and diced) Tip: For extra heat keep the seeds and ribs in the Jalapeño!

2- 15 ounce cans of Black Beans (drained and rinsed)

1 -15 ounce can of Northern Beans (drained and rinsed)

1- 15 ounce can Kidney Beans (drained and rinsed)

2- 15 ounce cans of Petite Diced Tomatoes (for extra spice use a brand with chili peppers included)

1- 28 ounce can of Crushed Tomatoes

2 Tablespoons of Tomato Paste

2 Tablespoons of BBQ Sauce (find a brand without High Fructose Corn Syrup or other additives)

1 Tablespoon of Pure Maple Syrup (optional, but this cuts the acid of all the tomatoes)

3 cups of Vegetable Broth

2 Tablespoons of Cumin

1 Tablespoon of Chili Powder

1 Tablespoon of Coriander

2 Teaspoons of Smoked PaprikaSalt and Pepper to taste