Cook Off Winner Crockery Style Chili

• 1 12 lbs ground beef
• 2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (28 ounce) cancrushed tomatoes
• 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
• 2 green bell peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 34 cup water
• 1 -3 small hot pepper, finely chopped
• 1 -2 tablespoon McCormick hot Mexican style chili powder
• 2 McCormick Bay Leaves
• 1 teaspoon salt

1. In a medium saucepan, over medium-high heat, brown ground beef until well done.
2. Drain.
3. Place in a 3 1/2 or 4-quart crockery slow cooker.
4. Add remaining ingredients.
5. Heat on low for 5-6 hours.
6. Remove bay leaves and serve.

ground beef, red kidney beans, tomatoes, tomato paste, green bell peppers, water, hot pepper, chili powder, bay leaves, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cook-off-winner-crockery-style-chili-13986 (may not work)