Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
- 2 cups chopped onion
- 1 (15-ounce) can light red kidney beans, drained
- 1 (15-ounce) can dark red kidney beans, drained
- 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained
- 1 (15-ounce) can butter beans, drained
- 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, drained
- 2 (14 1/2-ounce) cans diced tomatoes with jalapenos
- 2 (1 1/4 ounce) packets chili seasoning mix
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 cup water
- Salt and pepper
- Suggested servings: cornbread, sour cream, cheese, chips, and fresh cilantro
Directions
In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown ground beef with the onions. Be sure to break up clumps as much as possible. Put the mixture in a slow cooker.
Add remaining ingredients and stir together. Cover and cook on high setting for 4 hours or on low for 7 to 8 hours.
Ladle into bowls and serve with your favorite chili fixings.
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By perezkim
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on January 14, 2013
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I make it with italian sausage and the fam just loves the extra spicy the sausage makes it. Make it every year for new years or super bowl parties. Its a huge hit.
By dawniem
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on December 16, 2012
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I have made this several times and each time its a huge success. Although I do think 5 cans of beans are to much and I only use 3 cans. Other than that, I follow the recipe exactly as is and works every time.
By Dcgriffiths
on October 13, 2012
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I make this Chili for the Fire Department and the guys LOVE it !!!!
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