SLOW COOKER CHILI & BEAN DIP

Slow Cooker Chili & Bean Dip image

I have had this recipe for many years and always receive compliments on it. Please decrease spice if you do not like spicy or add extra if you like.

Provided by happynana

Categories Meat

Time 4h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

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)

Steps:

In large skillet, brown meat. Drain.
In slow cooker, combine browned meat and remaining ingredients EXCEPT beans. Stir well.
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.
Add chili beans. Cook on low setting for 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
Serve in bowls and add Frito's and shredded cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 693.7, Fat 31.2, SaturatedFat 10.6, Cholesterol 128.3, Sodium 1582.3, Carbohydrate 56.2, Fiber 11.1, Sugar 9.3, Protein 48.5