Slow Cooker Chili

Submitted by jellygirl

"I found this recipe in a magazine. Wow, it's so good."

 

• Ready In: 8hrs 5mins
• Ingredients: 19
• Serves: 1

ingredients

• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes (do not drain)
• 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1⁄8 cup chili powder
• 1⁄2 tablespoon sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon paprika
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground red pepper (or pepper flakes)
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 (15 ounce) cans red kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
• sour cream
• chopped green onion
• shredded cheddar cheese
• sliced black olives

directions

1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef. Crumble, drain and place in a 6 quart or larger slow cooker.
2. Stir in the onion through kidney beans.
3. Cover and cook on High for 5 to 6 hours or on Low 7 to 8 hours. REMOVE AND DISCARD THE BAY LEAF. Serve with desired toppings and some cornbread.