NO BEAN SLOW COOKER CHILI

Steps:

• chili powder
• teaspoon ancho chili powder, optional
• teaspoon ground cumin
• teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 2 cup water or ​
• beef broth
• tablespoons cornmeal
• How to Make It
• In a skillet or sauté pan over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef, stirring and breaking up large chunks, until no longer pink. You will probably need to brown the beef in batches. Transfer the ground beef to the slow cooker with the minced garlic, chopped onion, chile peppers, tomatoes, chili powders, cumin, salt, pepper, water or broth, and cornmeal. Stir to combine.
• Cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 9 hours, checking and stirring about halfway through cooking time.
• Add a little more water if needed. Serve with cornbread and a tossed salad.
• Tips and Variations
• For more servings or if you like beans in chili, add two 15-ounce cans of pinto beans, black beans, kidney beans, or small red beans to the chili.
• Cook 6 to 8 strips of bacon; drain and crumble. Leave 1 to 2 tablespoons of drippings in the skillet to cook the ground beef. Continue with the recipe. Add the crumbled bacon to the chili before it's done or use it to garnish servings.
• Add a few tablespoons of minced jalapeno or serrano chili peppers to the chili or add some crushed red pepper flakes for extra heat.
• Garnish servings with sour cream and sliced green onions or shredded cheddar or pepper jack cheese