HONEY’S KICKED UP Slow Cooker CHILI

HONEY’S KICKED UP slow cooker CHILI is time consuming but tastes oh so good. won 1st place in several chili cook offs with this recipe. Hope you enjoy it too.

• Ready In: 9 hrs
• Serves: 20

Ingredients

• 2  lbs ground turkey
• 1  lb lean ground beef
• 1  red onion, chopped
• 1  bunch green onion, chopped
• 2  tablespoons  chopped garlic
• 3  tablespoons  fresh sweet basil, minced
• 2  large  whole bay leaves
• 1  tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
• 1  tablespoon fresh marjoram, chopped
• 1  tablespoon  fresh  French thyme, chopped
• 1  teaspoon dried tarragon
• 1  tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• 1  tablespoon  fresh  garlic chives, minced
• 1  tablespoon  fresh curry, chopped
• 2  stalks celery, chopped
• 1  red bell pepper, chopped
• 1  yellow bell pepper, chopped
• 1  teaspoon celery seed
• 1  large  jalapeno, diced
• 2  beef bouillon cubes
• 1  teaspoon cumin
• 1  tablespoon curry powder
• 2  tablespoons dry mustard
• 1  teaspoon  ground red pepper
• 1⁄2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

1. 1. In large cast iron skillet, brown turkey and hamburger, then add all above ingredients. Allow spice and meat mixture to simmer for 20 minutes after meat is browned.
2. 2. In large stock pot add the following ingredients:
3. 1 #10 can of Dark Red kidney beans.
4. 1 cup merlot wine.
5. 2 cans stewed tomatoes.
6. 2 cans diced tomatoes w/sweet onions.
7. 1 cup sugar.
8. 3 pkgs. McCormick mild chili seasoning.
9. 2 cans tomato paste.
10. 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (should be added just before serving.).
11. 3. Add meat mixture to stock pot and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer, cover, and cook for additional 20 minutes.
12. 4. Transfer 1/2 to a large crock pot and cook 8 hours on low. Go to work in the morning, and when you come home, the chili will be waiting for you to eat. (The other 1/2 can be frozen for future use.).
13. 5. Just before serving, stir in sharp cheddar cheese and allow to melt.
14. Serve and enjoy!