Crock Pot Chili With Cornmeal Dumplings

On those cold, winter days, this chili is warming and filling. Feel free to adjust the amount of chili powder to your personal taste.

• Ready In: 8 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• Chili

• 2  lbs ground beef
• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (30 ounce) jar  spaghetti sauce
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 (16 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained
• 3  tablespoons chili powder
• 1  teaspoon salt

• Cornmeal Dumplings

• 1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour
• 3⁄4 cup  shredded cheddar cheese
• 1⁄2 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 1  egg, beaten
• 3  tablespoons milk
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons  cooking oil

Directions

1. Fry ground beef and onions in a large pan until beef loses its pinkness; drain.
2. Place in crock pot with remaining ingredients, and stir.
3. Simmer on low for 7 hours, then turn to high setting.
4. To make dumplings, combine flour, cheddar cheese, cornmeal, and baking powder in a medium bowl.
5. In a small bowl, mix beaten egg, milk, and oil.
6. Add to flour mixture, and stir with a fork until just combined.
7. Drop dumplings by tablespoonfuls into chili.
8. Cover and cook for 50-60 minutes more.