Paleo Sweet Potato Chili

Ingredients - 2 lbs. hamburger - 1 red onion, chopped - 1 teaspoon minced garlic - 1 large can (29.5 oz) can tomato sauce - 2 cups petite diced tomatoes, with juice - 3 cups beef stock - 3 carrots, chopped (about 1 cup) - 5 small sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 4-5 cups) - 2 bay leaves - 1/2 teaspoon thyme - 2 tsp. salt - 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper - 1/2 cup chili powder - dash of oregano - dash of red pepper flakes Instructions - In a large saucepan, brown hamburger, onions and garlic. Drain off the fat. Add the remaining ingredients to the saucepan. Mix well, bring to a boil and simmer for about 30-40 minutes or until the sweet potatoes and carrots are cooked through. - Slow Cooker Option: Instead of simmering the chili on the stove, you can brown the ground beef, add the other ingredients, then put it all in your crockpot and let it simmer on low all day (6-8 hours) or on high for 4-5 hours.