Crock Pot Chili I

Ingredients:2 onions, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic (I use the minced kind that comes in a jar)
• 1 lb. lean hamburger
• 2 Tbs. chili powder
• cumin to taste (I leave this out)
• 2 cans (16 oz. ea.) tomatoes
• 2 cans tomato soup
• 2 cans kidney beans, drained
• salt and pepper to taste
• optional: shredded cheese and/or sour cream for topping

Directions:
1. Cook onions and garlic in 2 Tbs. oil till onions are yellow. Add hamburger and cook till browned. Stir in chili powder and optional cumin; cook 2 minutes more. Meanwhile, in Crock Pot, combine remaining ingredients. Stir in browned meat mixture. Cover and cook on Low setting for 8-10 hours. To serve: ladle chili into bowls. Top with optional shredded cheese and/or sour cream, if desired.

Note: This can be made on top of the stove, too. Let it cook for 1 hour, but stir, so it doesn’t stick to the bottom (this is the nice part of using a CP…no need to worry about sticking).