Crock Pot Beef And Bean Chili Recipe

There's nothing quite like a bowl of hot, hearty chili to warm body and soul on a cold fall or winter evening. And a big thank you to texas for introducing chili to america A typical texas chili is, in its most basic form, a combination of cooked beef and chile peppers. It's one of those dishes that you can experiment with by adding or substituting different vegetables and seasonings. Feel free to add your own personal twist to the recipe with your family's favorite ingredients. Make it with black beans, pinto beans, or small red beans instead of kidney beans. Or omit the kidney beans and add some extra meat. Ground turkey is another option if you're looking to lighten the dish a bit. Or use a combination of beef and pork or sausage. If you want to avoid refined sugar, consider grated or shredded carrots for natural sweetness. If you like lots of heat, add a minced jalapeno pepper or crushed red pepper flakes, to taste. The slow cooker makes cooking a breeze, and it also makes it easy to take the finished dish along to a party or potluck. Just wrap the hot crock pot in towels or newspapers to keep it hot and take it along to the event. Plug it in as soon as you get there and serve the chili hot from the crock pot. The list of ingredients seems long, but you probably have most of them on hand. Plus, they make the chili flavorful and full of great texture.