Slow-Cooker Family-Favorite Chili

 With just twenty minutes of prep time in the morning, you can set yourself up to come home to the inviting fragrance—not to mention flavor—of home-cooked crockpot chili. The slow-cooking perfectly combines the beef, beans and tomatoes for hearty, satisfying bowls of warm chili goodness.



Ingredients

  • 2
    lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
  • 1
    large onion, chopped (1 cup)
  • 2
    cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1
    can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes
  • 1
    can (16 oz) chili beans in sauce, undrained
  • 1
    can (15 oz) Muir Glen™ organic tomato sauce
  • 2
    tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 1/2
    teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1/2
    teaspoon salt
  • 1/2
    teaspoon pepper

Steps

1 In 12-inch skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain.

2 In 4- to 5-quart slow cooker, mix beef mixture and remaining ingredients.

3 Cover and cook on Low heat setting 6 to 8 hours.

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