Game-day slow cooker chili for a crowd

Ingredients

• 2 lb ground beef (85% lean)
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 2 cans (15 oz) kidney beans, drained
• 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup beef stock
• 1 1/2 tsp salt

Steps

1. 1

   Step 1: Brown the beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, about 8 minutes. Drain most of the fat.

2. 2

   Step 2: Add the onion and pepper and cook 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic, chili powder and cumin for 1 minute.

3. 3

   Step 3: Scrape everything into a 6-quart slow cooker. Add the beans, tomatoes, stock and salt.

4. 4

   Step 4: Cook on low 6 hours (or high 3 hours). Taste and add salt before serving.