How to make slow cooker chili

This is a great meal that you can get ready in the morning on a weekday of weekend, let it simmer all day, and enjoy.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• ½ tsp ginger
• ½ tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 ½ tsp dried cilantro
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 small onion chopped
• 1 green pepper chopped
• 2 banana peppers chopped
• 1 can kidney beans (drained)
• 1 can red beans (drained)
• 1 can chili beans (drained)
• 1 can tomato paste
• 1 can tomato sauce
• 2 small cans of V8 (hot and spicy works great)
• 1 lb. spicy Italian sausage
• 2 lbs. ground hamburger

1. Brown the meat in a large skillet.

2. Add all other ingredients into a large slow cooker (at least 5qt size). Drain the grease from the meat and then add it to the mix.

3. Slow cook on low for up to 5 hours or until vegetables are tender.

Tips & Warnings

• This meal can be made complete with a pan of cornbread on a cold winter evening.