Hearty Beef Chili

Hearty beef chili

Source: Better Homes And Gardens

Makes 10 Servings

Prep: 20 Minutes

Cook: 8 Hours 15 Minutes

Ingredients

A.. 1 29-Ounce Can tomatoes, Cut up

B.. 1 10-Ounce Can Chopped tomatoes And Green chili peppersC.. 2 Cups Vegetable Juice or tomato Juice

D.. 1 to 2 Tablespoons chili Powder

E.. 1 Teaspoon Ground cumin

F.. 1 Teaspoon Dried oregano, Crushed

G.. 3 cloves Garlic, Minced

H.. 1-1/2 Pounds beef or pork Stew Meat, Cut Into 1-Inch CubesI.. 2 Cups Chopped onion

J.. 1-1/2 Cups Chopped celery

K.. 1 Cup Chopped Green sweet Pepper

L.. 2 15-Ounce Cans Black, Kidney, And/Or Garbanzo beans, Drained And RinsedM.. Toppers Such as Shredded Mexican cheese or Cheddar cheese, Dairy sour cream, Thinly Sliced green Onion, Snipped cilantro, Thinly Sliced Jalapeno peppers, And/Or Sliced Pitted ripe Olives (optional)

Directions
 * 1. in a 6-Quart Crockery Cooker Combine Both Cans of Undrained tomatoes, Vegetable or tomato Juice, chili Powder, cumin, oregano, And garlic. Stir in The Meat, onion, celery, And sweet Pepper.


 * 2. Cover; Cook on Low-Heat Setting For 8 to 10 Hours or on High-Heat Setting For 4 to 5 Hours. Stir in The beans. if Using Low-Heat Setting, Turn to High-Heat Setting, And Cook For 15 Minutes More. Spoon Into Bowls. if Desired, Serve With Toppers. Makes 10 Servings.

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