THE Best Chili Recipe

 

THE Best Chili Recipe EVER!

I made this chili for a bonfire and it was such a hit. There wasn't any left at the end of the night. This recipe is perfect for a cool fall or winter dinner! We love leftover chili. 

Ingredients:

1 can of black beans, rinse & drained (15 oz)

1 can of chili beans (16 oz)

1 can of northern beans, rinse & drained (15 oz)

1 large can of crushed tomatoes (28 oz)

1 can of tomato sauce (8 oz)

3 T tomato paste

1 cup water 

1/2 pkg. pepperoni, chopped

1 lb. ground sausage, I used mild 

1 lb. ground beef 

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 onion, peeled & chopped

1 green pepper, seeded & chopped 

salt & pepper

2 T avocado oil

3 T chili powder

1 tsp paprika

1 tsp cumin

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

Directions:

Heat a crock pot to low heat. 

Add black beans, chili beans, northern beans, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, pepperoni, chili powder, paprika, cumin, and cayenne pepper to a large crock pot. Stir to combine.

Next, in a skillet, add the avocado oil and heat over medium. Once heated, add the onion & green pepper and sauté for a few minutes. Add salt & pepper to your preference. Once they become a little tender, add the garlic and sauté until tender and fragrant. Add the cooked onion/pepper/garlic mixture to the crock pot & stir to combine. 

In the same skillet, add the ground sausage and ground beef. Cook the meat, continuing to stir and break up the meat into smaller chunks. Cook until the meat is completely cooked through. Add the meat to the crock pot & stir to combine. 

Place the lid on the crock pot and continue to cook on low for 4-6 hours. Serve the chili with your favorite toppings: corn chips, oyster crackers, saltines, cheese, sour cream, scallions, etc. 

Enjoy!