BONNIE'S CHILI

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This chili is incredibly easy to make, and has a surprising depth of flavor for something that comes together in no time before the slow cooker takes over the work. I can make this for people who like it hot or mild just by changing the salsa. You can make it really spicy if you add hot peppers and hot salsa. -Bonnie Altig, North Pole, Alaska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 5h25m

Yield 8 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 cans (16 ounces each ) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (15 ounces each ) tomato sauce
1-1/2 cups salsa
1/2 cup water or reduced-sodium beef broth
4-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional toppings: Corn chips, sliced jalapeno peppers and shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, 8-10 minutes, breaking into crumbles; drain. Transfer to a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cook, covered, on low until heated through, 5-6 hours. If desired, serve with optional toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 1027mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 31g protein.