Slow Cooker 3 Amigos Chili

This recipe is a variation of one that was developed by three employees of NESCO, the slow cooker manufacturer.

• Ready In: 3 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 20

Ingredients

• 5  lbs  95% lean ground beef
• 2  large onions, chopped
• 5  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2  green peppers, chopped
• 1  red pepper, chopped
• 1  jalapeno pepper, chopped
• 2 (15 ounce) cans red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (32 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 2 (10 1/2ounce) cans  tomato soup
• 4  tablespoons chili powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne powder
• 1  tablespoon ground cumin
• 2  tablespoons brown sugar
• 1⁄2 cup cilantro, chopped

Directions

1. Preheat a 12 quart roaster oven to 400 degrees.
2. Add and brown the following ingredients with the cover on, stirring occasionally until evenly browned: ground beef, onions, garlic, and black pepper.
3. Drain off any fat.
4. Add the green pepper, red pepper, jalepano pepper, beans, tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato soup, chili powder, cayenne pepper, cumin, brown sugar, and cilantro.
5. Combine all ingredients until well mixed.
6. Turn down the heat to 250 degrees for 1-3 hours, the longer the better.
7. Serve in individual bowls and garnish with finely shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, chopped onion, and/or chopped chilis.