Thursday, March 28, 2013

Easy Slow Cooker Chili

Hubby and I love a bowl of hot chili, especially on a chilly day.   Here is our favorite recipe that tastes amazing and is super easy to make!   Enjoy!

Spicy Chili
Cook Time: 6 Hours
Modified from the Taste of Home Slow Cooker Classics Cook Book

Ingredients:
2 pounds ground beef
1 can (28 oz) Crushed tomatoes
2 cups frozen corn
2 cans (14 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup chopped onion
1-2 tsp minced garlic
1 cup beef broth
1 can (4 oz) chopped green chillies
1 tbs chili powder
1/2 tsp each salt, cayenne pepper and black pepper
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Brown the ground been in a skillet.   Transfer the beef and drippings to a 5 quart slow cooker.  
Add the remaining ingredients (except the cilantro and cheese) into the slow cooker.  Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.    Stir in cilantro.   Serve with cheese, chopped onion, cilantro and sour cream (tortilla chips optional).