Chili With Squash and Beans

From 1001 Best Slow Cooker Recipes

• Ready In: 6 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  lb lean ground beef
• 3  cups tomato juice
• 1 (15 ounce) can  chunky tomato sauce
• 1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans
• 2  cups  chopped celery
• 2  cups  sliced onions
• 2  cups  butternut squash, cut in 1-inch pieces
• 1  cup  sliced red bell pepper
• 1  cup  sliced zucchini
• 1  cup  sliced mushrooms
• 1⁄2  jalapeno  chili, finely chopped
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons ground cumin
•  salt and pepper
• 6  lime wedges

Directions

1. Cook ground beef in large skillet over medium heat until browned, about 8 minutes, crumbling with a fork.
2. Combine beef and remaining ingredients, except salt, pepper and lime wedges, in a slow cooker.
3. Cover and cook 6-8 hours.
4. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with lime wedges.