Steak & Shake Chili

Steak and Shake was a franchise started in the Midwest. My father would take me there on special occasions. I loved their chili! This is a chili which would be ideal for children. It is very mild with a slight sweetness. I found this recipe on the internet @ I dunno4recipes. The recipe origionally called for 2 (15 ounce) cans of kidney beans drained, but I prefer the taste of chili beans better

• Ready In: 2 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 2-4

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons  oil
• 1 1⁄2 lbs ground beef
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 (10 1/2ounce) can  Campbell's French onion soup
• 1  tablespoon chili powder
• 2  teaspoons ground cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 2  teaspoons  cocoa
• 2 (15 ounce) cans  ranch style beans or 2 (15 ounce) cans  any brand chili beans
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1  cup  cola (not diet!)

Directions

1. Brown ground beef and salt in oil-If there is a high fat content to the ground beef you can omit the oil.
2. Put soup in blender, blend for 1 minute.
3. Add all to crock pot.
4. Drain beef before adding to pot.
5. Let simmer on low for 6 hours or on high for 2 hours.