Slow Cooker Chili

Slow Cooker Chili
(from Dinner is Ready, 30 meals in one day)

8 servings

2 (15 oz) cans pinto beans
2 lbs. ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
4 (14.5 oz.) cans stewed tomatoes-blended
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 tsp minced garlic
2 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp cumin
2 tbsp sugar
1 1/2 tsp salt

Brown ground beef with onion and garlic. Place in slow cooker. Add tomatoes, green peppers, celery, chili powder, pepper, cumin, sugar and salt to slow-cooker and mix well.  Cook on LOW 10 hours or on HIGH 5 hours.

You can freeze this recipe.  Once you have cooked it, let cool and place in freezer bag.  Label and freeze.  To serve: Thaw, heat until hot.  Serve with bread or crackers.  Top with sour cream and shredded cheese.