Best Midwest Chili You'll Ever Eat * No Noodles Or Kidney Beans

Total Time: 4 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef or 1 lb ground venison or 1 lb ground turkey
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1/2 green pepper, diced
• 3 (15 ounce) cans chili beans, with sauce
• 1 (4 ounce) can mushroom pieces
• 1 (10 ounce) can tomato soup
• 1 quart tomato sauce (or spaghetti sauce)
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon parsley
• 1 tablespoon basil
• 1 tablespoon oregano
• 2 -3 tablespoons chili powder
• tortilla chips, whole, crushed or corn chips
• cheddar cheese, grated
• onion, minced
• sour cream

Recipe

• 1 fry ground meat; as it finishes, add the onion and sauté together.
• 2 while that is working, open all the cans and dump into slow-cooker; add the seasonings; stir to mix.
• 3 when meat is browned and onions are transparent or golden brown, add the green pepper, cook 1-2 more minutes; then add to the bean mixture; mix well.
• 4 cook on high for 3-4 hours; medium for 4-6; low for 6-8 hours.
• 5 serve with corn/tortilla chips in bottom of bowl, chili next, and cheese sprinkled over the top; onions & sour cream optional.
• 6 note: this is actually even better as leftovers!