Hearty Chourico Chili

INGREDIENTS:

• 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 tbsp chili powder

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1 teaspoon cumin

• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

• salt to taste

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. In a large skillet over medium heat sauté 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.