Mom's Chili

rochsann's Note:

My mom's chili recipe has always been a favorite comfort food of mine--it has lots of tomatoes and is on the mild side. I hope you enjoy it too! It can made in the crock pot for up to eight hours on low or on the stove for 3-4 hours.

• Total Time: 4 hrs 30 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ingredients:

Serves: 6-8

Yield: 10.0 cups

• 4 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans
• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans
• 1 ¾ lbs ground beef
• 4 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 cup diced onion
• 1 green peppers or 1 red pepper , chopped
• 1 garlic clove , minced
• 1 jalapeno , diced
• 2 ½-3 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 -2 teaspoon salt

Directions:

1. Brown beef until no pink remains.
2. Put beef into crock pot or large pot on stove.
3. Add all other ingredients.
4. Cook on low in crockpot 6-8 hours or high for 4-5 or on stove top for 3-4.
5. Enjoy with shredded cheddar cheese, oyster crackers, or tortillas.

Reviews

[Roxygirl in Colorado]

This chili really hits the spot! The fresh tomatoes really makes a difference in the taste and texture. Thanks Rochsann, for another great recipe. Roxygirl