Christina's Slow Cooker Chili

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 green pepper, diced
• 1 (15 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add onion and green pepper and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add beef mixture to a slow cooker.
4. Add kidney beans, tomatoes, tomato paste, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, black pepper, and salt to slow cooker and stir to combine.
5. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
6. Serve with desired toppings.

Interesting Facts

• Chili is a Texas staple, having originated in San Antonio in the late 19th century.
• It is believed that chili was created as a way to make tough cuts of meat more palatable.
• The addition of beans to chili is a relatively recent innovation, with the first recipe for chili con carne con frijoles appearing in the early 20th century.