"This top-rated slow-cooker chili is a tasty crowd-pleaser, perfect for tailgating, Super Bowl parties, and other cool weather gatherings...."
INGREDIENTS
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4 pounds ground chuck
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2 medium onions, chopped
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1 green pepper, chopped
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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3 (14 1/2-ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
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4 (8-ounce) cans tomato sauce
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1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
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1/4 cup chili powder
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1 tablespoon sugar
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon pepper
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1/2 teaspoon paprika
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1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
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1 bay leaf
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2 (16-ounce) cans light red kidney beans, rinsed and drained (optional)
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Toppings: sour cream, shredded Cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, sliced ripe black olives