Thursday, November 01, 2012

Easy Crock-Pot Chili

Easy Crock-Pot Chili
3 cans of beans (any beans you like, I prefer Organic Black Beans, Red Kidney Beans, or Pinto Beans, but any beans will do) (NOT Baked Beans though)

1 can meat (can use beanless chili, organic shredded chicken, etc) - SKIP this if you want a Vegetarian chili.

1 can Organic diced roasted tomato (or Rotelle)

1 can organic tomato sauce (14 oz or larger is best, but not the HUGE can)

1 cup water (I use the tomato can for this, helps get all the sauce out)

2 tsp salt

1 tbsp crushed garlic - (or can use 2 tsp garlic powder)

1 tbsp cumin
1 tsp cayenne pepper or Chili Powder

Other ingredients can be added, depending on what you like in your chili:
1 large can mushrooms (optional)
1 can organic Corn (optional)
1 can diced green chiles

Directions:
Toss all ingredients into crock pot (do not bother draining the cans, just pour it all in there). Stir. Cook on medium heat for 6 hours (stirring every so often), or 8 hours low heat if you will be away from the house. Add more spice if you want it spicier.
Serve.

Optional Garnishes:
Avocado slices
Shredded cheese
Sour Cream (or plain Greek yogurt, kefir)
Bacon Bits

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