Easy Slow Cooker Chili
"The perfect chili recipe calls for a slow cooker—it’s the easiest way to get the richness of a long-simmering stovetop chili. To start developing the flavors, sauté vegetables, ground beef, and spices, then put the mixture into the slow cooker along with tomatoes and kidney beans. Let the chili cook overnight or all day until it’s thickened and has a nice beefy flavor, then stir in jalapeños for a kick of heat. Serve it with cornbread or atop tortilla chips and cheese. What to buy: Dried beans can be substituted for the canned beans if you prefer. Use 3 cups cooked beans in place of the canned beans. Game plan: The flavors continue to develop as the chili sits, so go ahead and make it up to 2 days in advance and refrigerate it in a container with a tightfitting lid. It can also be frozen for up to 1 month...."