ZIPPY BEEF CHILI

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Not only is this zesty chili chock-full of ground beef but it's also loaded with veggies. I put everything in the slow cooker, let it cook and then come home to a delicious, ready-to-eat meal. -Bonnie Chocallo, Wyoming, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 6h30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes
1 can (11-1/2 ounces) pork and beans
2 large onions, chopped
2 medium carrots, shredded
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 cup water
1/2 cup ketchup
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
3 tablespoons brown sugar
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles; drain. , Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Add the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until heated through., Freeze option: Freeze cooled chili in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 644mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges