Garlic Lover's Chili

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 lb ground sausage
• 4 (15 ounce) cans dark red kidney beans (do not drain)
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with garlic and olive oil (do not drain)
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 large fresh tomato, diced
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 14 cup green onion, chopped
• 1 jalapeno, chopped (optional)
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced or 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• salt

1. Brown ground beef and sausage together in a large skillet over medium-high heat until no longer pink.
2. Drain.
3. Add meat to crock pot.
4. In the same skillet add onion and green pepper.
5. Cook until tender, stirring occasionally, approximately 5 minutes.
6. Add to crock pot.
7. Add remaining ingredients to crock pot and stir well.
8. Slow cook on low 5-6 hours, stirring periodically.
9. This can also be cooked on the stove.
10. Follow previous directions, but add to a large pot instead.
11. Heat to boil, cover, and simmer on low for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

ground beef, ground sausage, dark red kidney beans, tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato, onion, bell pepper, green onion, garlic, chili powder, pepper, thyme, cumin, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/garlic-lovers-chili-207998 (may not work)