Extra Easy Chili

Jennifer Gehman

Harrisburg, PA

Makes 4-6 servings

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 4-8 hours

Ideal slow cooker size: 4-qt.

1 lb. ground beef or turkey, uncooked

1 envelope dry chili seasoning mix

16-oz. can chili beans in sauce

2 28-oz. cans crushed or diced tomatoes seasoned with garlic and onion

1. Crumble meat in bottom of slow cooker.
2. Add remaining ingredients. Stir.
3. Cover. Cook on High 4-6 hours or Low 6-8 hours. Stir halfway through cooking time.
4. Serve over white rice, topped with shredded cheddar cheese and chopped raw onions.

I decided to make this chili recipe one year for Christmas. Our family was hosting other family members—and we had had guests for about a week prior to Christmas. Needless to say, I was tired of cooking so this seemed easy enough. It was so nice to put the ingredients in the slow cooker and let it cook all day long. Not only did the chili warm us up on a cold day, but it was a welcomed change from the traditional Christmas meal. It has been my tradition ever since!