TIME TO THINK ABOUT CHILI.....

EASY RED BEAN CHILI

Ingredients

      1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef $

         1 onion, chopped $

         1 small green bell pepper, chopped $

         2 garlic cloves, minced

         2 (16-ounce) cans red kidney beans, rinsed and drained

         2 (14-1/2-ounce) cans diced tomatoes $

         2 to 3 tablespoons chili powder

         1 teaspoon salt

         1 teaspoon pepper

         1 teaspoon ground cumin

Preparation

.                 Cook first 4 ingredients in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring until beef crumbles and is no longer pink; drain. Place mixture in 5-quart slow cooker; stir in beans and remaining ingredients. Cook at HIGH 3 to 4 hours or at LOW 5 to 6 hours.

.                 Notes: If you want to thicken this saucy chili, stir in finely crushed saltine crackers until the desired thickness is achieved.