SPICED CHILI

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My father was a cook in the Army and taught me the basics in the kitchen. My childhood baby-sitter inspired my love of cooking, too...in fact, she gave me this recipe. -Julie Brendt, Antelope, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 4h20m

Yield 12 servings (about 3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes, cut up
1 cup water
2 bay leaves
1/4 cup chili powder
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
Shredded cheddar cheese, optional

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. , Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the beans, tomato sauce, tomatoes, water and seasonings. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours. Discard bay leaves. Garnish with cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 1240mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 18g protein.