$50 Chili - for the Crockpot

First, thank you to *Parsley* - Chef # 199848 - for inspiring me with her "Thick and Chunky Crock Pot Game Day Chili," Thick and Chunky Crock Pot Game Day Chili. I had tried about 20 different recipes for Chili, and *Parsley*'s was the best. But I've been tweaking it for a year and a half now, and I think I did it! This chili is medium to medium-hot, not very sweet, hearty and stew-like, with depth and a delicious aftertaste. I make in a 7-quart crockpot, for my large family. If you like your chili sweeter, use a red onion instead of a white onion; add more brown sugar; and/or add more chocolate chips. Be careful: a little chocolate - just like cumin and cinnamon - goes a looonnnngggg way!

• Ready In: 5 hrs 45 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs stewing beef, cut into 1/2-inch to 3/4-inch cubes
• 1 1⁄2 lbs  stewing pork, cut into 1/2-inch to 3/4-inch cubes
• 1  big  white onion, chopped
• 3  small bell peppers, chopped, I like to use 1 each of red, yellow, and orange
• 1 -2  orange habanero pepper, chopped, careful, these are HOT
• 1 -1 1⁄2 tablespoon  spice world chopped garlic
• 5 (15 1/2ounce) cans  beans, I use 2 cans dark red kidneys, 2 cans light red kidneys, and 1 can black
• 2 (16 ounce) jars chunky salsa, medium (I like Pace)
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can beef broth
• 1 1⁄2-2  cups  crushed tostito tortilla chips
• 1  chicken bouillon cube, crushed
• 1  beef bouillon cube, crushed
• 1 1⁄4 teaspoons  sazon goya
• 1⁄8 teaspoon cinnamon
• 5  teaspoons Mexican chili powder
• 4  teaspoons cumin
• 1  teaspoon ground coriander
• 1  teaspoon black pepper
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  tablespoon light brown sugar
• 5 -10  dark chocolate chips, yes, between 5 and 10 chips, depending on desired sweetness

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a 7-quart crockpot. It might be easier to combine in a larger vessel, mix, and THEN transfer to your crockpot. Cook on "High" for 5 hours, or "Low" for 8 hours.
2. I typically serve the chili over a bed of whole Tostito chips, with a layer of shredded cheese in between.