GAME-STOPPER CHILI

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This hearty chili with sausage, beef, beans and barley is perfect for the halftime food rush. People actually cheer when they see me coming with my slow cooker! -Barbara Lento, Houston, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 6h25m

Yield 12 servings (4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 pound boneless beef chuck steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 pound bulk spicy pork sausage, cooked and drained
2 medium onions, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 cup hot chunky salsa
1/3 cup medium pearl barley
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons jarred roasted minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
4 cups beef stock
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
Corn chips

Steps:

Place all ingredients except cheese and chips in a 6-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until beef is tender., Stir in cheese until melted. Serve with chips.Freeze option: Freeze cooled chili in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 calories, Fat 18g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 1062mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 23g protein.