Slow Cooker Spicy Southwest Beef And Bean Chili Food

SLOW-COOKER SPICY SOUTHWEST BEEF AND BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• In 4 to 5-quart slow cooker, combine all ingredients; mix well.
• Cover; cook on Low setting for 8 to 9 hours.

SPICY SLOW-COOKED CHILI

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in ground beef. Cook and stir until beef is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink, about 7 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease.
• Combine ground beef, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, onions, bell pepper, garlic, chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a slow cooker. Cover and cook on Low for 10 hours, or High for 4 hours.
• Garnish each serving with Cheddar cheese.

CROCK POT SOUTHWEST BEEF CHILI STEW

Steps:

• 1. Combine all ingredients, except cornmeal, in a slow cooker, mixing well.
• 2. Cover and cook on LOW 7 to 8 hours or until meat is tender.
• 3. Turn control to HIGH. Stir in cornmeal; cover and cook 20 to 25 minutes longer.

BEAN & BEEF SLOW-COOKED CHILI

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain., Transfer beef mixture to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Drain one can of tomatoes, discarding liquid; add to slow cooker. Stir in beans, chili powder, cumin, salt and remaining tomatoes. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours to allow flavors to blend., Mash beans to desired consistency. Serve with toppings as desired., Freeze option: Freeze cooled chili in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.