SPICY SLOW-COOKED CHILI

Spicy Slow-Cooked Chili image

I love that I can put the ingredients in the slow cooker and forget about it for a few hours. If you like your chili thick, you'll enjoy this version.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 4h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef
2 to 3 hot chili peppers of your choice
3 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, seeded and chopped
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 to 4 cups tomato juice

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Remove seeds from the chili peppers if desired; chop peppers. Add to the slow cooker. Stir in the beans, tomato paste, onion, green pepper, seasonings and 2 cups tomato juice., Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or until heated through, adding more tomato juice if needed to achieve desired thickness.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 409mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 25g protein.