Slow Cooked Southwestern Style Chili

This is a great chili to start in the morning and enjoy in the evening. The slow cooking process allows the flavors to combine, creating a smooth and spicy chili that's certain to please. Southwestern style chili starts by combining sautéed lean ground beef, green bell pepper, chopped onion, pinto beans, black beans, tomatoes with green chilies, and water. Seasoned with chili powder, ground cumin, coarse salt, and fresh ground black pepper, and cooked slowly to completion. Chili is served hot as a one-pot meal or as a side to your favorite sandwich or Mexican entrée.

Cook's Notes:
Since the fat burns off you can choose a lean ground beef with any fat content. If you want, you could substitute with ground turkey, or lean ground sirloin.

Slow Cooked Southwestern Style Chili

Ingredients:

1/2 pound Lean Ground Beef
1 Green Bell Pepper, diced
1/2 cup chopped White or Yellow Onion
3 cups Cold Water
1 (16 ounces) can Pinto Beans, with liquid
1 (16 ounces) can Black Beans, with liquid
1 (10 ounces) Tomatoes with Green Chilies, reserve liquid
1-1/2 teaspoons Chili Powder
1/2 teaspoon Ground Cumin
1 teaspoon Coarse Salt
1/4 teaspoon Fresh Ground Black Pepper

Preparation:

1. Sauté and crumble ground beef in heavy skillet over medium heat.

2. Drain off excess fat.

3. Add browned beef to slow cooker.

4. Stir in diced green bell pepper, chopped onion, pinto beans, black beans, tomatoes with green chilies, reserved tomato liquid, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, and pepper.

5. Cover slow cooker and cook on LOW for 8 hours.

6. Serve hot.

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