Winter Cure

Slow - Cooker Weeknight Chili (ATK Recipe)
2 TBsps, vegetable oil
2 onions, chopped medium
1 red bell pepper, chopped medium
1/4 cup chili powder
1 TBsp cumin
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

6 garlic cloves, minced
2 pounds ground meat (85% lean)

1 (28 oz) can tomato puree
1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes
2 (15.5 oz) cans red kidney beans
salt, pepper, fresh basil, red pepper flakes

1. Heat oil on stovetop over medium heat. Add onions, bell pepper, chili powder, cumin, cayanne and 1/2 teaspoon of salt & pepper. Cook until veggies soften, 5 min. Stir in garlic, cook for 15 seconds.

2. Add beef, increase heat to medium high. Cook & break up beef, about 10 minutes.

3. Stir in tomato puree and diced tomatoes w/ juice, scrape up bottom of pan. Bring to simmer, then pour into slow cooker. Add basil & red pepper flakes.

4. Cover, cook. 6-7 hours on low or 4-5 hours on high. Stir in beans during last hour of cooking. Add salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy.