Slow Cooker Chili

Total Time: 4 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2 lb bulk hot sausage (i use jimmy dean)
• 1 1/2 lbs ground chuck (or ground round may be used)
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced (optional)
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon chili powder (can use less)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 (30 ounce) can hot chili beans, undrained (can use mild)
• corn chips (optional)
• shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

Recipe

• 1 in large skillet, brown meat. drain.
• 2 in slow cooker, combine browned meat and remaining ingredients except beans. stir well.
• 3 cook on high setting for 1 hour. reduce to low and cook 3 hours to allow flavors to blend. you can also let mixture cook on low for 6 to 7 hours.
• 4 add chili beans. cook on low setting for 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
• 5 serve in bowls and add frito's and shredded cheese if desired.