[jp4m2]

This is what I use for chili.....It's for the oven but it can be converted to the crock pot. I use an old cast iron dutch oven and gently cook in the oven so we smell it for a couple of hours without me having to tend to it.

My Chili

2 lbs. ground beef
In a large oven proof pot (Dutch oven) cook until ¾ way done, still some pink, drain .

1 small onion, diced small
1 green pepper, diced about 1/4 inch
In the pot with the beef add onion and pepper, cook until softened.

1 tbsp. minced garlic
1 chili seasoning package, like McCormick
Add in the pan, stir for about 30 seconds.

Then add:
2- 16 oz. Bush’s Dark Red Kidney Beans, drained and rinsed.
1- 27 oz. Bush’s Chili Beans in Chili Sauce, mild.
1-28 oz. Tomato Puree
1-14 oz. petite diced tomatoes, with onions, green peppers and/or garlic).
V-8 Juice, add in enough for desired consistency
salt & pepper to taste.

Bring to a simmer, then cover and put in the oven for 1 hour at 300 degrees. Remove, stir. Adjust the seasonings and add a bit more juice if too thick. Leave cover off and return to oven for another hour. Serve with corn bread.

Note: If preferred use this for seasoning instead of packet:
¼ c. chili powder
1 tbsp. cumin
2 tsp. coriander
1tsp. red pepper flakes
1 tsp. dried oregano
½ tsp. cayenne flakes
salt to taste