It's Chili Time!

It's finally starting to feel like fall around here and I couldn't be more excited! It's perfect chili weather and I found great and healthy recipe for the crock pot. It's hearty and filling, but feel free to top it with cheese, onions, sour cream or guacamole. This chili is a little bit different in that you make the sauce before adding everything to the crock pot. Don't be alarmed this isn't a difficult process. When you are home for the day throw this and I can guarantee that you will have a delicious dinner! Plus who doesn't love the smell of a fall chili.

Ingredients:

1.25 lb ground beef (you can also use turkey)
2 14.5 oz cans of tomato sauce
2 15 oz cans of black beans, rinsed and drained
1 14.5 oz petite diced tomatoes, undrained
1 2/3 cups frozen corn
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons oregano
1/4 crushed red pepper flakes

Directions:

Heat olive oil in a large saute pan and brown the ground beef.

In a medium bow, combine the tomato sauce and spices. Mix together until everything is incorporated.

Add the tomato sauce to the cooked ground beef, black beans, corn and diced tomatoes. Cook on low for 4-8 hours. (Note*: I cooked mine for about 6 hours) Top this with your favorite toppings and enjoy a bowl of this festive fall chili.