Four Bean Chili

Total Time: 5 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 5 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans
• 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can chili beans or 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can red beans
• 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can beef broth
• 1 green pepper, diced
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 lbs ground beef
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 tablespoons mrs dash southwest chipotle seasoning mix
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 cup taco seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Recipe

• 1 brown beef with onions, green peppers, garlic, and taco seasoning until meat is cooked through and onions are clear.
• 2 place cooked beef mixture in crockpot.
• 3 add all canned items, ending with the broth.
• 4 add the spices and mix through lightly.
• 5 cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours.
• 6 if not using a crockpot, place all in large dutch oven, and simmer for at least 1 hour over low heat.