Crock Pot Beef & Bean Chili

• 2 lbs beef stew meat
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 large green pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 (4 1/2 ounce) jar chopped green chilies, drained
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 (15 1/4 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained & rinsed
• sour cream (optional)
• fresh cilantro (optional)

1. In slow cooker, combine beef, tomatoes, onion, green pepper, tomato paste, chilies, garlic, chili powder, Italian seasoning, cumin& salt.
2. Cover; cook on low until beef is tender, 10 hours.
3. Gently stir in beans.
4. Cover; cook 15 minutes or until heated through.
5. Serve topped with sour cream and cilantro, if desired.

beef stew meat, tomatoes, onion, green pepper, tomato paste, green chilies, garlic, chili powder, italian seasoning, ground cumin, salt, kidney beans, sour cream, fresh cilantro

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/crock-pot-beef-bean-chili-59821 (may not work)