Kicked Up Crockpot Italian Sausage Chili

I am often looking to try new things in the kitchen and love it when one of those things is a hit!  I picked a real winner with this new Italian Sausage Chili recipe that came from my head!  My whole family loved it and my Chef husband told me it was the best chili I've ever made!  Here's the recipe:

2 Packs Sweet Italian Turkey Sausage, Cooked and Sliced

1 Onion, Chopped

1 Green Pepper (optional)

2- 14-oz cans Diced Tomatoes - I used Roasted Garlic

1-28 oz can Tomato Sauce

1 large jar Salsa

1 14-oz can chili beans

1 can tomato paste

Garlic Powder (to taste)
Chili Powder (to taste)

Cook sausage and onion in water over low heat on the stovetop.  Slice and add to crockpot.  Add all of the other ingredients to the crockpot and cook on low for 2-6 hours.   Top with any or all of the following: rice, cheddar cheese, sour cream, tortilla chips, green onions.  YUM!