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Rachel Johnson, Contributor

Slow Cooker Spicy Beef Chili

When the weather starts to cool down, add a little heat to your dinner rotation.

TOTAL TIME: 4-6 Hours

Serves: 6-8

INGREDIENTS:

2 pounds ground beef

2 (16-ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained

2 (14.5-ounce) cans diced tomatoes, drained

1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce

1 jalapeno pepper, chopped

2 white onions, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

3 tablespoons chili powder

1 tablespoon cayenne pepper

2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

PREPARATION AND COOKING:

1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly (about 5 minutes). Drain; discard excess grease.

2. In a large slow cooker, combine cooked beef, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, jalapeno pepper, onions, garlic, chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt and black pepper.

3. Cover; cook on high 4 hours (or low for 10 hours). Adjust seasonings to taste.

4. Serve with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, pickled jalapenos or green onions.

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