"For a fall open house, make this beef chili in the slow cooker. As guests arrive, set out chips and cheese and let them help themselves to a bowl...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 28 ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
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1 10 ounce can chopped tomatoes and green chile peppers, undrained
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2 cups vegetable juice or tomato juice
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1 - 2 tablespoons chili powder
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 1/2 pounds beef or pork stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
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2 cups chopped onion
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1 1/2 cups chopped celery
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1 cup chopped green sweet pepper
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2 15 ounce can black beans, kidney beans, and/or garbanzo beans (chickpeas), rinsed and drained
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Toppers such as shredded cheddar cheese, dairy sour cream, snipped fresh cilantro, and/or pitted ripe olives (optional)