Quick and Easy Chili - Diabetic Friendly

A crockpot recipe from the cookbook "Fix-It and Forget-It Diabetic Cookbook".

• Ready In: 4 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  lb ground beef
• 1  onion, chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
• 11 1⁄2 ounces  V8 vegetable juice (spicy Hot V-8, if available)
• 2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1⁄4-1⁄2 cup water
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1  tablespoon chili powder

Directions

1. Crumble ground beef in microwave-safe casserole.
2. Add onion; microwave, covered, on high for 15 minutes.
3. Drain; break meat into pieces.
4. Combine all ingredients in slow cooker.
5. Cook on Low for 4 to 5 hours.
6. Garnish with sour cream, chopped green onions, grated cheese, or sliced ripe olives, if your diet allows.