Chili-Cheese Cauldron

Makes 9 to 10 cups

1-1/2 lbs. ground beef, browned and drained

2 10-oz. cans tomatoes with chiles

1-1/4 oz. pkg. chili seasoning mix

32-oz. pkg. pasteurized process cheese spread, cubed

Mix together ground beef, tomatoes and seasoning in a slow cooker and set aside. Place cheese in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high setting for 5 to 6 minutes until melted, stirring after 3 minutes. Add cheese to ground beef mixture. Cover and cook on low setting for one to 1-1/2 hours until warmed through, stirring occasionally. Keep warm in a slow cooker.

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