Old Fashioned Crockpot Chili
Recipe type: Entree
Serves: 4
 
Ingredients
  • 2 onions, sliced
  • 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
  • 1¼ pounds lean ground meat (beef or turkey)
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 cup celery, chopped
  • 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
  • 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • Cayenne, to taste
  • 1 bay leaf
Instructions
  1. Place the onions and bell peppers in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  2. Place the meat over the onions and bell peppers.
  3. Place the mushrooms and celery on top of the ground meat.
  4. In a small bowl, mix together the remaining ingredients and pour over the meat and vegetables.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours (or on high for 4 to 5 hours).
  6. About 45 minutes prior to serving, use a wooden spoon to break apart the meat, if needed.
  7. Remove and discard the bay leaf before serving.
Recipe by Smoothie Shakedown at https://smoothieshakedown.com/fashioned-crockpot-chili/