Recipe #50 December 4, 2013

Classic Crockpot Chili

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 2 onions, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 (14 oz.) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
• 15 oz. can tomato sauce
• 1 Tbsp. chili powder
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 (15 oz.) cans red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water

Preparation:

Sauté ground beef in heavy skillet with onions until the meat is brown, stirring to break up meat. Drain well. Mix all ingredients except cornstarch and water in 4 quart slow cooker.

Cover and cook on low heat for 6-7 hours until vegetables are tender. Turn heat to high. Mix cornstarch and water until smooth and add to chili, stirring well. Uncover and cook for about 15 minutes, until slightly thickened.