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 Hearty Chourico Chili 

• 1 lb. lean ground beef
• 1/2 lb. Mello's ground chourico
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
• 1 can kidney beans (19 oz)
• 1 can tomato sauce (15 oz)
• 1 can petite diced tomatoes (14.5oz)
• 2 tblspns chili powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• salt to taste

1. In a large skillet over medium heat saute ground beef - salt to taste
2. Set slow cooker to high and add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and kidney beans
3. Add onion, pepper, chourico, and spices to skillet over medium heat for 6 -8 minutes
4. Once ground beef is fully cooked, transfer the entire mix from skillet to slow cooker
5. Set slow cooker to medium heat and cook for 1 hour
6. Top with sour cream, shredded cheese, etc