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Chili




Source of Recipe


Rootie


List of Ingredients




• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 29-ounce can of tomato sauce
• 1 29-ounce can of kidney beans (drained) or 1/2 pound dry kidney beans
• 1 29-ounce can of pinto beans (drained) or 1/2 pound dry pinto beans
• 1 diced green pepper
• 1 diced medium onion
• 1/2 cup diced mild green chiles
• 1 to 6 diced jalapeno peppers (if heat desired)
• 1 29-ounce can diced tomatoes or 3 chopped medium tomatoes
• 2 teaspoons cumin powder
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 teaspoons salt


Recipe



1. To use dried beans rather than canned: Bring a large saucepan of water to boil. Add the beans and simmer for 30 minutes. Turn off heat, cover and soak for 90 minutes. Drain and add to crockpot.
2. Brown the beef in skillet or microwave and drain off the fat.
3. Combine all of the ingredients in a crockpot.
4. Cook on low for 3-10 hours. If using dried beans, cook on low for 10 hours or until the beans are soft.
5. Leftovers can be frozen and kept for months.
6. Makes 12 servings, approximately 1 cup each.