Sit Back Kick Back Chili

Ready In: 1hr 25minsServes: 8

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 onion, diced (1 cup)
• 1 green bell pepper, diced (1 cup)
• 2 tsp. ground cumin
• 1 lb. ground beef or chuck
• 1 (28 oz.) can crushed tomatoes (no sodium added)
• 2 cps. water
• 1 chipotle chile, seeded and minced
• 1/2 tsp. oregano leaves, chopped
• salt & pepper
• 1 (15 1/2 oz.) can kidney beans, drained
• 1 (15 1/2 oz.) can black beans, drained
• 1 (15 1/2 oz.) can pinto beans, drained

Procedure:

1. Heat the oil in large skillet over moderate heat. Add the garlic, onion, and bell pepper, cover and cook, stirring occasionally until the vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes.
2. Add the cumin and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
3. Add the ground beef; raise the heat to high and cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until the meat is no longer pink.
4. Transfer mixture to slow cooker.
5. Stir in beans, tomatoes, water, chipotle, oregano, salt and pepper.
6. Cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours. (or until desired consistency)
7. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
8. Top with cheese, sour cream and crackers.**optional

ENJOY!!!