~ my awesome tailgate pantry chili ~ crock pot

Name: ~ My Awesome Tailgate Pantry Chili ~ Crock Pot
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h 30 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 - each - red and green bell pepper, chopped; 8 ounce(s) sweet or hot italian sausage - casings removed; 2 medium onion, chopped; 1 - carrot, chopped; 2 stalk(s) celery, chopped; 1 pound(s) lean ground beef; 1 tablespoon(s) garlic paste; 4 ounce(s) semi sweet chocolate chips; 1 tablespoon(s) cocoa powder; 1 cup(s) beef broth; pinch - cinnamon; 1 - 15 ounce(s) can of each - pinto beans, black beans and whole kernel corn - drained; 1 - 15 ounce(s) can - bush's chili beans in hot sauce; 1 - 15 ounce(s) can chopped tomatoes and juice; 1 - 15 ounce(s) can - diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and orefano; 1 - 4 ounce(s) can. green chiles; 1 tablespoon(s) each - chili powder & cumin; 1 teaspoon(s) oregano, dried; 1 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/2 tablespoon(s) red pepper flakes or to your liking; 1 - dried ghost pepper - chopped - optional

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CJ *

Somewhere, PA

Updated on Sep 18, 2015

I created this flavorful chili. Please don't let the long list of ingredients deter you from trying it. Most of the ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. I had a lot of canned beans and tomatoes and veggies in my fridge I needed to use, so that is how this chili got its name. Serve this easy chili at your next tailgate party, everyone will love it! My husband asked me to add a ghost pepper or two, they are completely optional, as it made this chili quite spicy. Family says it's awesome! Enjoy!

Rate

prep time 15 Min

cook time 2 Hr 30 Min

method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

yield 8 - 10

Ingredients

1/2 - each - red and green bell pepper, chopped
8 ounces sweet or hot italian sausage - casings removed
2 medium onion, chopped
1 - carrot, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 pound lean ground beef
1 tablespoon garlic paste
4 ounces semi sweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
1 cup beef broth
pinch - cinnamon
1 - 15 ounces can of each - pinto beans, black beans and whole kernel corn - drained
1 - 15 ounces can - bush's chili beans in hot sauce
1 - 15 ounces can chopped tomatoes and juice
1 - 15 ounces can - diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and orefano
1 - 4 ounces can. green chiles
1 tablespoon each - chili powder & cumin
1 teaspoon oregano, dried
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 tablespoon red pepper flakes or to your liking
1 - dried ghost pepper - chopped - optional

How To Make ~ my awesome tailgate pantry chili ~ crock pot

Step 1

I diced all of my veggies in the food processor. Pulsed 6 - 8 times. You can chop by hand if prefer. In a large skillet, over medium heat - add the veggies and meat. Crumble meat as it cooks with a spatula. Stir often and when meat is no longer pink and veggies are tender.

Step 2

Add to a 6 quart slow cooker. To this add all remaining ingredients and stir. Turn pot on high and bring to a boil and continue cooking this way for 25 minutes. Turn down to low and cook another 2 hours or until desired thickness.
Step 3

Taste and adjust seasoning according to your preferences. I added a little more salt at the end.
Step 4

Serve with your favorite toppings. I used sharp cheddar cheese, green onions and sour cream. Serve with crackers or a nice crusty piece of bread.
Step 5

Delish!
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