Slow Cooker Chili
8
10 minutes
7 hours

Ingredients
1 lb. lean ground beef, cooked and drained
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 lb. dried kidney beans (No need to soak or precook beans).
2 cans (14.5 oz each) beef broth
1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes
1 can (4.5 oz) chopped chilies
1 Tbsp. chili powder
2 tsp. cumin
1 can (6 oz) tomato paste (optional)
Directions
Combine all ingredients, except tomato paste, in the stoneware pot. Stir to thoroughly mix.
Cover and cook on HIGH for 4.5 hours or on LOW for 7-8 hours.
For thicker chili, stir in tomato paste 1/2 – 1 hour prior to serving. If desired, serve over hot rice.