HEARTY CROCK POT CHILI / CASSIES

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This Chili starts out with dry beans. I used Pinto's...basically brown ground beef - place everything in the pot...turn it to high...leave it cook for a good 6 - 6 1/2 hours on high...and you have the makings for a great pot of Chili...freeing you up to do other things... This recipe filled my 6 quart crock pot...if you don't...

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Chili

Time 7h20m

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 - 2 1/2 lb ground beef
salt and pepper to season ground beef
1 - 16 oz dry pinto beans ( could use favorite canned beans) - adjust cooking time
6 - 8 clove garlic - minced
1 1/2 - 2 c onion, chopped
1 large red or green bell pepper, chopped
2 stalk(s) celery, chopped ( optional )
1 heaping Tbsp each - chili powder and cumin ( optional ) we like lots of spice
1 - 1.25 oz package chili seasoning mix ( i used hot )
1 tsp each - garlic and onion powder
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon ( optional )
2 bay leaves
1 small 10 ounce can, beef broth
1 - 12 oz tomato paste
1 large can sliced mushrooms - drained or use fresh
1 - 28 oz diced tomatoes in juice
1 - 2 dried habanero pepper - crushed ( optional )
4 - 5 c 100% tomato juice - more if need to thin out
2 Tbsp brown sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Sort and pick through beans to remove any debris. First thing I do; and this is totally optional - make patties out of ground beef. Season with salt and pepper. Brown in skillet over medium - high heat, until cooked through ( reason for making patties, is I like my chili meat chunkier ) by all means brown it as you wish. When finished I remove from pan to cool. Then chop into chunks.
  • 2. In 6 - 7 quart crock pot, add the beans...a little water ( about 1/2 cup ) turn pot to high...place the lid on the pot and begin preparing vegetables.
  • 3. Once veggies are chopped, and burger is cooked and chopped; add all remaining ingredients ( except for the brown sugar ) to the pot. I then stir lightly just to combine. Place the lid back on the pot and cook for 6 hours. If not using dry beans...adjust cooking time. May not need as much liquid. Directions I am giving are for use of dried beans. After about 3 hours into cooking, stir and add more juice or water if needed.
  • 4. After 6 - 6 1/2 hours. Stir and check beans for tenderness. Now is when to adjust seasonings to your liking. Stir in brown sugar. I like using brown sugar to equal out the acidity of the tomatoes. Note: must use high setting on your pot in order for the beans to cook properly.

Pari Shah
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This chili was a disappointment. The flavors were bland and the beef was tough. I won't be making this recipe again.


nairobi Sisterlocks
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This chili is a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The flavors were great and the beef was very tender.


Mikiyas
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I've tried many chili recipes over the years, but this one is definitely my favorite. The flavors are amazing and the beef is always so tender.


Malik Fadi
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This chili is easy to make and so flavorful. I love that I can just throw everything in the crock pot and let it cook all day. It's the perfect meal for a cold winter day.


Sara Naaz
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I made this chili for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The flavors were so well-balanced and the beef was so tender.


Collins Bett
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This chili is delicious! The beef is so tender and the flavors are perfect. I especially love the hint of spice from the chili powder and cumin.


Hoshi Tetsu
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This chili is amazing! I've made it three times now and it's always a hit. The flavors are so rich and complex, and the beef is so tender. I love that I can just throw everything in the crock pot and let it cook all day. It's the perfect meal for a b