Slow Cooker Chili
Servings
12
Servings
12
Ingredients
2
pounds
ground beef
1
pound
Italian sausage
2 (15 oz.)
cans
chili beans in mild sauce
drained
2 (15 oz.)
cans
chili beans in medium sauce
drained
2 (28 oz.)
cans
diced tomatoes
undrained
1 (6 oz.)
can
tomato paste
1
yellow onion
chopped
2
green bell peppers
chopped
1 (7 oz.)
can
diced green chilies
3
tablespoons
real bacon bits
4
cubes
beef bouillon
1/2
cup
beer
1/4
cup
chili powder
1
tablespoon
Worcestershire sauce
1
tablespoon
minced garlic
1
tablespoon
dried oregano
2
teaspoons
ground cumin
2
teaspoons
Tabasco sauce
1
teaspoon
dried basil
1
teaspoon
paprika
1
teaspoon
cayenne pepper
1
teaspoon
salt
1
teaspoon
black pepper
1
teapsoon
white sugar
1
bag
corn chips
(optional)
1
package
shredded cheddar cheese
(optional)
1
container
sour cream
(optional)
Instructions
Brown the ground beef and sausage in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned. Drain the excess grease. Add meat to a large slow cooker.
Pour in the mild and medium chili beans, diced tomatoes, and tomato paste.
Add the onion, green bell peppers, green chilies, bacon bits, bouillon, and beer.
Add the seasonings: chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, oregano, basil, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, Tabasco sauce, and white sugar.
Stir to blend everything together. Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
Serve with sour cream, cheese and corn chips.