Garlic Lover's Chili

This simple, thick, and hearty bean-packed chili is great for slow cooking. The smell it emits is mouth watering. It makes a lot, so it's good for stretching lunches, snacks, and dinners.

• Ready In: 5 hrs 25 mins
• Serves: 10-15

Ingredients

• 1  lb ground beef
• 1  lb ground sausage
• 4 (15 ounce) cans dark red kidney beans (do not drain)
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can diced tomatoes with garlic and olive oil (do not drain)
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1  large fresh tomato, diced
• 1  large onion, chopped
• 1  bell pepper, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup green onion, chopped
• 1  jalapeno, chopped (optional)
• 1  tablespoon garlic, minced or 1  tablespoon garlic powder
• 3  tablespoons chili powder
• 1  tablespoon pepper
• 1  teaspoon thyme
• 1  teaspoon cumin
•  salt

Directions

1. Brown ground beef and sausage together in a large skillet over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Drain. Add meat to crock pot.
2. In the same skillet add onion and green pepper. Cook until tender, stirring occasionally, approximately 5 minutes. Add to crock pot.
3. Add remaining ingredients to crock pot and stir well. Slow cook on low 5-6 hours, stirring periodically.
4. This can also be cooked on the stove. Follow previous directions, but add to a large pot instead. Heat to boil, cover, and simmer on low for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.