Spicy Crock Pot Pinto Bean Chili

This recipe uses convenient frozen pinto beans, not dried. This crock pot chili can be thrown together in just a few minutes usually with items you already have on hand. The spice level can be adjusted by varying the amount of jalapeno's or leaving them out completely.

• Ready In: 6 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 16  ounces pinto beans, frozen
• 1  onion, diced
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 2  stalks celery, diced
• 1  green pepper, chopped
• 3  roma tomatoes, diced
• 1  tablespoon cumin
• 2  teaspoons oregano
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can  reduced-fat beef broth or 1 (14 1/2ounce) can vegetable broth
• 3  jalapenos, diced (I have also used 3-4 tablespoons of hot pickled jalapenos when I don't have fresh)

Directions

1. Place all items into crock pot. More broth can be added if desired.
2. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.