Guaranteed Great Game Day Chunky Crock Pot Chilli

• 1 1/2 lb ground chuck or leaner ground meat
• 1 large green bell pepper, diced
• 1 large green zucchini, peeled or unpeeled & diced
• 1 large yellow, white or red onion, peeled & diced
• 16 to 18 baby carrots, cut in half lengthwise then diced or 1 large carrot, peeled & diced small
• 2 celery, cut in half lengthwise & diced
• 1 can 46 oz can of tomato juice (you may not need all this)
• 4 small cans of kidney beans, drained & rinsed (I use 2 dark red & 2 light red)
• 2 can 14 oz or so of diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 small can of tomato paste, not puree (optional but adds alot of flavor)
• 2 tbsp level tbs of baking cocoa powder, unsweetened
• 1 tbsp or 2 tbs of chilli powder, not chilli seasoning mix in an envelope
• 3 tbsp dried parsley flakes, u can use fresh also
• 2 tbsp or 3 tbs of dried oregano (I use 3)
• 1 tbsp garlic powder, not garlic salt
• 1 tbsp of course ground black pepper or regular ground black pepper if its all u have
• 1 salt, to taste but be careful not to use too much if using the bouillon cubes
• 2 each beef bouillon cubes, optional but it add alot of flavor
• 1 tbsp white sugar (optional)

1. Brown ground beef in a skillet on stove, drain grease/fat, add to crock pot, add all herbs, spices, cocoa powder & bouillon cubes to crock pot also
2. Saute carrots, onions, zucchini, celery, peppers on stove until half done or until semi-soft, drain any oil/grease & add to crock pot
3. Add tomato paste if u are using it, stir through with the the meat & veggie mixture in the crock pot, add undrained tomatoes, add beans & stir through again
4. Open can of tomato juice, add to crock pot making sure to cover all mixture in the crock pot but be sure not to over fill the crock pot, stir through to combine everything
5. Cook in crock pot on low for about 4-6 hours or less or maybe even longer until done...
6. I think this all depends on the crock pot and how thick or thin u like your chilli...
7. When done serve as in for the big game or any meal...
8. If u like toppings I would recommend some, sour cream, shredded cheese, crackers, corn chips or even hot sauce...
9. Just a couple little tips to help u out::::: This makes alot of chilli...my crock pot is about a 6-7 quart pot... U can also make this on the stove if u would like, cook it on medium or even low if u like, just simmer until done and make sure to stir so it doesn't stick or burn... Another thing I'd like to say is this recipe seems complicated because of all the ingredients, its not & well worth the effort!!
10. Its also very versatile when it comes to the spices...
11. If u don't like something don't add it, if u want to add more of something go for it...
12. This is just based on my & my families taste... Feel free to adjust or add or leave out anything u want but I hope u try it this way!
13. It really is deliciousness!
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ground chuck, green bell pepper, green zucchini, red onion, carrots, celery, tomato juice, kidney beans, tomatoes, tomato paste, cocoa powder, chilli powder, parsley flakes, oregano, garlic, ground black pepper, salt, bouillon cubes, white sugar

Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/357789-guaranteed-great-game-day-chunky-crock-pot-chilli (may not work)