Crock Pot Chili

Chili Crock Pot Recipe.

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.

Cook on low for 3 hours, then high for 1 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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