Chili

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 lbs lean ground beef
• large yellow onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, finely minced,
• 2 14.5oz cans of Rotel (1 mild, 1 hot)
• 3 8oz cans of tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup water OR beef broth
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 2 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tsp paprika
• 2 tsp cocoa powder
• 1 tsp granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp ground coriander
• 15oz dark red kidney beans, drained & rinsed
• 15oz light red kidney beans, drained & rinsed

Preparation

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; add onion and saute 3 minutes, then add garlic and saute for 30 more seconds; Add onions and garlic to crockpot
2. Brown beef in skillet; drain and add to crockpot
3. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, water or beef broth, and seasonings. Stir, cook on low heat for 5 to 6 hours
4. Stir in kidney beans and heat for 10 minutes