Hello Friends,

Well, we finally had a big snowfall last night, a whole 7", heh, heh. So naturally, I broke out the Crockpot and whipped up some chili..

This is a very good hot chili recipe which most chili lovers should enjoy very much. Sprinkle with Colby Jack cheese, which melts well and doesn't get stringy. Serves 6-8.

Easy Slow Cooker Hot Chili

Ingredients

1 onion, chopped

1 green bell pepper, chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 pounds ground beef

4 (11.5 ounce) cans tomato-vegetable juice cocktail

1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup

1 (16 ounce) can chili beans, drained

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

3 tablespoons chili powder

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 cup water

Preparation

In a large skillet over medium heat, saute the onion, green bell pepper and garlic in the oil for 5 minutes, or until tender. Stir in the beef and cook until brown. Transfer these ingredients to a slow cooker.

Then, to the slow cooker, add tomato-vegetable juice, soup, chili beans, cayenne pepper, chili powder, soy sauce and water.

Cover slow cooker and cook on low setting for 2 hours.

Cuddle Up & Stay Warm My Friends,

Phil