Half-Time Slow Cooker Chili

Half-Time Slow Cooker Chili

Servings: 10 | Prep Time: 10 min | Cooking Time: 3 hrs 30 min | Total Time: 3 hrs 40 min

Ingredients

• 2lb lean ground beef
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 large green pepper, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tsp cumin powder
• 1 1/2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
• 30 oz kidney beans, two 15 oz cans, drained and rinsed
• 30 oz diced tomatoes, with their juice
• 10 oz diced tomatoes and green chilies, with their juice
• 30 oz tomato sauce

Directions

1. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and sautée beef until it releases fat (4-5 minutes), breaking it up with a spatula.
2. Add onion and green pepper to the skillet and sautée until tender (4-5 minutes). Add minced garlic and seasonings: cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt and pepper. Cook another 30 seconds stirring constantly. Transfer to a 6 Qt slow cooker.
3. Add remaining ingredients into the slow cooker: rinsed and drained beans, diced tomatoes with their juice, diced tomatoes and green chilies with juice and tomato sauce. Stir to combine and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours. Season to taste if desired and top with sour cream, shredded cheddar & green onion.