Thick and Chunky Crock Pot Game Day Chili

*Parsley*'s Note:

I make this during football season (I double the recipe, but I have a 7-qt crock pot). I prefer my chili with cut up stew meat rather than ground beef. I partially freeze the meat for easier cutting. Don't freak about the crushed corn chips....they just kinda "disappear" and serve as a thickening agent.

• Total Time: 8 hrs 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 1/2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 3/4 "- 1-inch pieces
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup finely crushed corn tortilla chips, such as Tostitos, measure AFTER crushing
• 3 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2-1 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 -2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2-1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar

Directions:

1. Place all in the crock pot in the order listed.
2. Gently stir everything together.
3. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for about 4 -5 hours.
4. When done, mix again very well.
5. Serve topped with sour cream, shredded cheese, green onions, etc.

Reviews

[Stuffed]

This is my new staple for chili recipe! I tried it over others simply for the name because I was making it for my guy's friends coming over to watch football. I'll admit that I added a diced jalepeno and a little extra chili powder for a good kick. The result was the best chili I've ever had and the guys ate every last bit. I'll definetly make this again, but double the recipe!!

[rgeisendorf]

Pretty darn good. I use Turkey meat and don't use the cinnamon (tried it once with the cinnamon and eveyone hated it) but without its a clear winner.

[jerseyJenn]

wow! This is receipe is amazing. I have tried several chili receipes and nothing compares to this one! I have never used the beef stew meat before. I actually fried the onions and pepper in olive oil and i used 1 package of the chili mix and covered the stew meat over night! Amazing! I never used the crushed tortilla chips before. I definately like it better then the tomatoe paste, This receipe is a keeper!!A I hope i win the chili cook off today! Ill keep ya posted!! Oh yea I did not use the cinnamon based on the other review i found here!