Slow-Cooker Quinoa Chili

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chiles, undrained
• 1 can (14 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 2 teaspoons onion soup mix
• 1 to 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Optional: Shredded cheddar cheese, chopped avocado, chopped red onion, sliced jalapeno, sour cream and cilantro