Categories: Crock Pot /, Soup /
Ingredients
- 2 pounds fresh ground beef
- 1 quart tomato juice
- 1 (29-ounce) can tomato puree
- 1 (15-ounce) can red kidney beans, drained
- 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, drained
- 1 medium-large onion, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chili powder (use less for milder chili)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin (use more for real flavor)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Directions
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In a large skillet, brown the ground beef.
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Drain off the fat.
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Put the beef and the remaining ingredients in a 6-quart pot.
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Cover the pot and let the chili simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, stirring every 15 minutes.
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You can also cook this in a slow cooker on low for 3 to 4 hours.