Ingredients

  • 2 lb. ground beef
  • 1 c. chopped green pepper
  • 1 c. chopped onion
  • 2 chopped garlic cloves
  • 1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (15 oz.) can kidney beans, undrained
  • 1 (4 oz.) pkg. shredded Cheddar
  • 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
  • 1 1/2 c. water
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. chili powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp. season salt
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1 (7 oz.) pkg. Creamettes

Method

  • Brown ground beef, onion, green pepper and garlic in slow cooker pot over medium heat on top of range.
  • Remove excess grease.
  • Add tomatoes, beans, tomato paste, water, chili powder, season salt, cumin and pepper.
  • Stir to combine and break tomatoes.
  • Cover crock-pot and slow cook on heating base at setting number 3 for 6 to 8 hours.
  • Twenty minutes before serving, cook Creamettes according to directions on package.
  • Drain and stir into chili.
  • Cover and cook 10 more minutes.
  • Garnish with cheese per serving.
  • Makes 3 1/2 quarts.