Crock Pot Chili

This quick and easy to make crock pot chili recipe is chock full of meat, beans, and vegetables. Cook in a crock pot for 8 hours on low.

What you need:

• 1.5 lbs lean ground beef, browned and drained
  
• 15 oz can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  
• 15 oz can tomato sauce
  
• 2 (14.5 oz) cans stewed tomatoes, undrained
  
• 2 ribs celery, sliced
  
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  
• 1 medium onion, chopped
  
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
  
• 1 bay leaf
  
• 2 T chili powder
  
• 1.5 t cumin
  
• 1/2 t salt
  
• 1/4 t black pepper
  
• 1/4 t red pepper flakes
  

What you do:

• Add all ingredients to a 3.5 quart or larger crock pot and mix. 
• Cook, covered, for 8 hours on low.  
• Remove bay leaf and serve.  
  
• Serve topped with shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, sliced jalapenos, and/or black olives.