Slow-Cooker Chili

Here's to the humble, hard working slow-cooker. These silent chefs of the kitchen are truly built for comfort, not for speed. We're having chili for supper tonight, and I'd like to share the recipe with you.

Slow-Cooker Chili

Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef

1 medium green bell pepper, chopped

1 small onion, chopped

Two 15-oz cans red kidney beans, undrained

Two 1.25-oz packages chili seasoning mix

One 15-oz can tomato sauce

One 10-oz can diced tomatoes and green chilies

Shredded cheese and sour cream, optional

Directions

1. Brown beef, bell pepper and onion in skillet over medium-high heat; drain well. Add beef mixture to slow-cooker.

2. In a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients (except cheese and sour cream.) Add to beef mixture; stir gently. Place lid on slow-cooker and cook on low 6-7 hours, or on high 3-3.5 hours until heated through. Garnish each serving with cheese and sour cream, if desired. Serves 8.