Saute 1/2 white onion and 3 cloves of garlic (both minced) in saucepan with olive oil and butter.
Add to crockpot after 8 mins.
In same saucepan (now empty) add ground beef and brown. Drain and add to crock pot.
Add the following items to crock pot also:
- 1 can of Hunts dice tomatoes (the one that includes green peppers, onions and celery)
- a good amount of tomato sauce
- 1 tsp of each - garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, paprika, ketchup
- a few dashes of each - red pepper flakes, celery seed, salt, black pepper, hot sauce, beer
- a small handful of mini chocolate chips.
- Half a can of black beans added during the last half hour.
Serve in bowls with a mound of mexican blend shredded cheese and a dollop of sour cream.......with cornbread muffins.
Sorry no pics!!
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