Simple and Frugal Chili

It is now comfort food season around here.  Chili is a go to meal for our family on a cold day.

When I make Chili I always do it in the crock pot.  It makes enough for about 3 or so meals for us.  I use a 6 quart crock pot.

Chili Recipe

3 15 oz. cans black beans
3 15 oz. cans kidney beans
2 15 oz. cans diced tomatoes
1 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes
2 c. water
3 peppers, diced
1 onion, diced
2-4 Tbs. chili seasoning
1 lb. ground beef
1 lb. pork loin, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced

To start with, brown your ground beef, seasoning with 1 Tbs. chili seasoning mix.  Add to the crock pot.  Dice the pork, and add to the pot.  Dice the onion and peppers.  Add to the pot.  Add the garlic and 2 Tbs. chili seasoning.

Drain and rinse the beans.  Add to the pot.  Add the diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, and water.  Stir everything together until well mixed.  Put the lid on and turn on high.  Let cook for 4 or 5 hours.  Stir well.  Add more seasoning if desired.  Turn down to low and let cook for 2 more hours.  Serve.