Round-Up Chili

Two types of meat and because it's made in a slow cooker it's a great choice for casual Christmas gatherings. Recipe courtesy of Taste of Home Christmas 2009 and Linda Stemen of Monroeville, Indiana.

• Ready In: 6 hrs 35 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 2  lbs lean ground beef
• 1 1⁄2 lbs beef flank steak, cubed
• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 1  celery rib, chopped
• 29  ounces tomato sauce
• 29  ounces diced tomatoes, undrained
• 16  ounces kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 15  ounces pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 4  ounces green chilies
• 2 -3  tablespoons chili powder
• 3  teaspoons ground cumin
• 2  teaspoons salt
• 2  teaspoons pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
•  hot pepper sauce
•  cheese, shredded
•  onion, additional chopped

Directions

1. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef, flank steak, onion, and celery over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and drain.
2. Transfer to a 6-quart slow cooker.
3. Stir in the tomato sauce, tomatoes, beans, chilies, and seasonings.
4. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
5. Serve with hot pepper sauce, cheese, and onion if desired.