1 lb. ground beef
2 c. chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (16 oz.) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (16 oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (16 oz.) can cannelini or white kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (16 oz.) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
2 (15 oz.) cans of tomato sauce
2 (15 oz.) cans of diced tomatoes-I use the ones seasoned with green chilis
1 Bay leaf
1 T. chili powder
2 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. cumin
salt and pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 275 degrees, or chili is easily cooked in a crockpot on low for 6-8 hours.
In a large dutch oven (or skillet if using a crock pot) brown the ground meat with the onion.
Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute. Drain off excess fat.
If using a crock pot transfer meat at this point to the crock pot.
Add all of the beans to the pot.
Add the tomatoes and sauce.
Add the spices and stir all to combine.
Cover the dutch oven and place in the center of your oven for 3 hours.