KICK ASS GREY CUP OF CHILLI

Kick Ass Grey Cup of Chilli image

Provided by Jo Ann McFarlane

Time 9h

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 lb lean ground beef
2 1/2 can(s) diced tomatoes undrained
1 large green pepper, diced
1 large vidalia onion, diced
3 c chopped celery
2 can(s) red kidney beans, undrained
2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa
1 c jalapeno peppers chopped
1 tsp fresh ground black pepper
1 Tbsp cumin
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 Tbsp paprika
3 clove garlic diced small
4 Tbsp chilli powder
2 can(s) sliced mushroom, drained (optional)
salt (to taste)
4 c cheddar cheese, grated (for serving)
1 pkg nachos, multi coloured (for serving)
500 ml sour cream (for serving)
your favorite hot sauce

Steps:

1. Brown Ground Beef in Non Stick Frying Pan and drain off fat and put in Slow Cooker.
2. In same frying pan saute onions in a little oil until soft. About 5 minutes. Add garlic and saute until fragrant. About 2 minutes. Add to Slow Cooker.
3. Add all other ingredients to Slow Cooker except Sour Cream, Cheddar Cheese, Hot Sauce, and Nachos.
4. Mix well and set to low for about 6 hours.
5. Stir and adjust seasoning. This is a rather spicy chilli but if you like it really hot feel free to add more "hot" spices or hot sauce to suit your preference. Cook on low for another 2 hours to give spices a chance to blend in.
6. Serve in a bowl or large cup with Cheddar Cheese and a dollop of Sour Cream in the middle. Place Nachos on plate around cup and serve.
7. NOTE: This freezes extremely well. You can also make it the night before. Just make sure to refrigerate and give it an extra hour cooking time. I usually have a bag of buns precut and buttered for those that prefer. Although this recipe is spicy it is not "firehouse hot" more of a slow burn that will have you sniffling and tearing by the time the bowl is done.