Hans's Favorite Chili

Ingredients

• - 2 lb lean Ground Beef, I use 80/20
• - 1 large yellow onion, diced
• - 4-5 garlic cloves, minced
• - 2 tsp cumin powder
• - 1 1/2 Tbsp chili powder
• - 1 tsp garlic powder
• - 1 tsp dried oregano
• - 1 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
• - 1/2 tsp black pepper
• - 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
• - 30 oz kidney beans, two 15oz cans, drained and rinsed (I use dark and red)
• - 15 oz can S&W Petite Diced Tomatoes w/ Onions & Sweet Basil (not drained)
• - 15 oz can diced tomatoes (not drained)
• - 15 oz can sweet kernel corn, drained and rinsed
• - 10 oz can diced tomatoes and green chilis (not drained)
• - 30 oz Hunts tomato sauce

Directions

1. 01

   Brown the ground beef, drain.

2. 02

   Add the diced onion, saute until tender.

3. 03

   Add minced garlic and seasonings: cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt and pepper. Cook another 30 seconds stirring constantly. Transfer to a 6 Qt slow cooker.

4. 04

   Add remaining ingredients into the slow cooker: rinsed and drained beans and corn, diced tomatoes with their juice, diced tomatoes and green chilis with juice and tomato sauce. Stir to combine and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours. Season to taste if desired and serve warm.

Notes

• Topping suggestion: - Shredded sharp cheddar cheese - Sour cream - Sliced green onions - Avocados - Cilantro - Jalapeños