2 Lbs Ground Beef (80/20 or 85/15)
1 Large Green Pepper
2 Jalapenos (the more wrinkles on the pepper the spicier the pepper)
1 Onion
2-3 Garlic Cloves (depending on size)
1 can Tomato Sauce
1 can diced tomatoes
1 can kidney beans
I first saute the onions (chopped) and garlic (minced), then add the ground beef to brown. Once browned I pour the beef/onion/garlic in a slow cooker (don't strain the fat, pour that goodness right in). I remove the seeds from the green peppers and jalapenos (for a spicier chili keep the seeds from the jalapeno and cut them in rings) and chop them up to add to the beef pour in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and kidney beans (add another can if you like the chili to have more beans).
Spicing the chili is hard for me to say because I eyeball and taste when I spice, but I use chili powder, plenty of cumin, some garlic salt, a little onion powder, a bay leaf, a cinnamon stick, red pepper flakes, and some black pepper. I may be missing a spice or two, doing this from memory and trying to remember what I have in my spice cabinet.
Mix everything up, and cook on low in the slow cooker for 6 - 8 hours.
I have another recipe where it is a beef stew and chili combo that came out great, if I have a chance I'll post it.
