Old- Fashioned Chili

Old-Fashioned Chili

Thise easy slow-cooker chili recipe costs just under $2 per serving, making it a budget-friendly option for busy weeknights.

All You DECEMBER 2006

• Yield: 4 Servings
• Cook time:8 Hours
• Prep time:5 Minutes
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Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 pound ground beef

• Salt and pepper
• 1 (28 oz.) can chopped tomatoes, with liquid
• 1 (19 oz.) can red kidney beans, drained
• C heese, jalapeño chiles, onions and sour cream, optional

Preparation

In a large skillet, warm oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and chili powder. Cook, stirring often, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add beef, salt and pepper and cook, stirring, until crumbly and no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Transfer contents of skillet to a slow cooker.

Add tomatoes and beans. Stir well, cover and cook on low for 8 hours. Top chili with condiments such as shredded cheese, sliced jalapeños, diced onions and sour cream.