Crock Pot Belly Burner Chili

Submitted by Tracy Graves

"This is a "man's" chili--really spicy and full of flavor. My husband really likes it."

 

• Ready In: 4hrs 15mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1⁄2 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans or (15 ounce) cans red beans, drained and rinsed
• 3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes and green chilies
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• salt and pepper

directions

1. In a skillet, brown ground beef, garlic and onion.
2. Drain, and put in crock pot.
3. Add beans, tomatoes, spices and cocoa powder.
4. Cook in crock pot on low for 4-5 hours.
5. Serve with cornbread if desired.

Reviews

[Chaeign]

Very good, basic chili that my husband was pleased with and wanted seconds! Also, I froze the leftover with good thawing results :)

 

[Jessica S]

This Chili was awesome. I have never used Cocoa powder in chili before. To my surprise it really added that extra flavor needed! Excellent Chili! Thanks, Jessica S.