Rick's Slow Cooker Chili
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 pounds lean ground beef, 85 percent
- 2 15- ounce cans kidney beans, drained
- 2 14.5- ounce cans whole tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
- 4 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco
- 1 6- ounce can pitted black olives, drained
- 1/2 cup water or broth
- Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Add the ground beef and onion and cook, stirring, for 8 to 10 minutes or until the beef is no longer pink. Transfer to the slow cooker.
- Add all remaining ingredients to the slow cooker and give them a stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours.
- Serve with shredded cheese if desired.
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