Garlic Lover's Chili

Total Time: 5 hrs 25 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 5 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 lb ground sausage
• 4 (15 ounce) cans dark red kidney beans (do not drain)
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with garlic and olive oil (do not drain)
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 large fresh tomato, diced
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 1/4 cup green onion, chopped
• 1 jalapeno, chopped (optional)
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced or 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• salt

Recipe

• 1 brown ground beef and sausage together in a large skillet over medium-high heat until no longer pink. drain. add meat to crock pot.
• 2 in the same skillet add onion and green pepper. cook until tender, stirring occasionally, approximately 5 minutes. add to crock pot.
• 3 add remaining ingredients to crock pot and stir well. slow cook on low 5-6 hours, stirring periodically.
• 4 this can also be cooked on the stove. follow previous directions, but add to a large pot instead. heat to boil, cover, and simmer on low for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.