REALLY OLD-FASHIONED CHILI WITH SALSA CRUDA

Really Old-Fashioned Chili With Salsa Cruda image

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories Beans

Time 9h20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 lbs ground sirloin
2 medium yellow onions, chopped
1 medium yellow bell peppers or 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 (15 ounce) cans red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 (14 3/4 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 1/2 cups beef broth
2 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
salt, to tate
3 -4 large ripe tomatoes, finely diced
1 small red onion, finely diced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 lime, juice of
garlic powder
salt
shredded sharp cheddar cheese
sliced avocado

Steps:

In a large skillet over med-high heat, cook the ground sirloin, onion, bell pepper, and garlic until the meat is browned, breaking up any clumps; drain.
Transfer mixture to a slow cooker; add in the kidney beans, tomatoes, sauce, broth, chili powder, oregano, and cumin; stir to mix well.
Cover and cook on LOW for 8-9 hours, stirring occasionally.
Season with salt to taste during the last hour of cooking.
To make the salsa cruda: combine all the ingredients in a bowl; refrigerate until ready to serve; if you must make the salsa the night before, add the cilantro and lime juice at the last minute.
Serve the chili in bowls topped with salsa, cheese, and avocado slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.2, Fat 12.7, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 73.7, Sodium 582.6, Carbohydrate 38.8, Fiber 11.9, Sugar 8.1, Protein 35.1