No-Bean Chili | eatdrinkmississippi

Crock Pot No-Bean Chili

Recipe adapted from Jackie, Low Carb State of Mind

2 pounds ground beef

1 pound mild Italian sausage (optional for if you want it meatier)

2 bell peppers, finely diced

1 yellow onion, finely diced

2-3 jalapenos, finely diced (optional depending on preferred spice level)

3 garlic cloves, minced

28-ounce can diced tomatoes

3 ounces tomato paste

2 cubs beef broth

2 beef bouillon cubes

6 tablespoons chili powder

1 tablespoon cumin

1 tablespoon garlic powder

1 tablespoon onion powder

2 tablespoons salt

1 teaspoon cayenne

1 tablespoon hot sauce

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 tablespoon dark cocoa powder

1/3 cup apple cider vinegar

Brown ground beef and sausage in a pan with dry seasonings to your liking, such as garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, etc. Drain and add to large crock pot.

Add the rest of your ingredients: vegetables, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, more seasonings, bouillon cubes, broth, hot sauce, Worcestershire , cocoa powder, and apple cider vinegar. Season more to your liking. I tend to add more dry seasonings and more hot sauce.

Let sit on low all day (6-8 hours) and serve with your favorite toppings and cornbread or Saltine crackers.