Chili Con Carne
Crock Pot Recipe
Ingredients
2 lbs ground beef
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 medium onions, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 cup water
3 beef bouillon cubes (I use Herb Ox brand)
1 tsp salt
2 Tbsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp dried oregano
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
2 (16 oz) cans diced tomatoes with liquid
1 (15.5 oz) can kidney beans, undrained
Directions
1. Brown ground beef in large skillet. Stir frequently to break up clumps. When no longer pink, spoon meat into slow cooker and reserve drippings.
2. In skillet drippings, sauté garlic, onions, and green peppers over low heat until onions are tender. Spoon veggies into slow cooker.
3. Add rest of ingredients to slow cooker. Stir together until well mixed.
4. Cover. Cook on low 2+ hours.
5. Stir well to combine before serving.
Serving Suggestion:
* Top individual servings with shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole, sliced green onions, sliced black olives, etc.
* Scoop with tortilla chips.
Recipe adapted from "Chili Con Carne Supreme" found on page 53 of Fix-It and Forget-It Christmas Cookbook: 600 Slow Cooker Holiday Recipes by Phyllis Pellman Good.
