We like most soups including chili.
Basic Crock Pot Chili
2 pounds ground beef (we like 80/20).
4 cloves garlic, minced.
1 yellow onion, chopped.
2 cans (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes ready for chili (or Italian Style), (undrained) - We like Del Monte.
1 can of tomato juice (46oz)...really enhances the flavor. We like Campbell's.
1 (8 ounce) can tomato paste.
1 Tbsp. chili powder...for starters. We tend to put more in during the cooking process or if guests over we let them add extra to their individual bowls.
1/2 Tsp. dried oregano.
2 (16 oz.) cans Dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained.
1 ct. of mushroom halves.
We like spaghetti and that is cooked on the side. Any leftover after eating goes in the chili for later servings.
What we do;
1. In large (we have a 6-quart capacity in our rig) crock pot pour in tomato juice then add onion,diced tomatoes, tomato paste, chili powder, oregano, kidney beans and mushrooms. Set temp/time to your desire but we normally slow cook chili for 5-6 hours.
2. Brown meat (we use our NuWave). A wooden spoon works well for breaking up the meat and stirring.
3. Drain the meat mixture when almost brown then we had the minced garlic and finish the browning in the pan.
4. Add meat to crock pot and you are done.
***There are other optional ingredients one can add depending on taste.