Favorite Crock Pot Chili

Here is one of our new favorites this year. It makes a very thick chili. We like it with sour cream, Fritos Corn Chips, and shredded cheese. (Additional note: We used this recipe once for teacher Christmas gifts. Pack everything in a bag. Substitute dried onion flakes and put them and the chili powder in a snack sized ziplock bag, and use canned corn. Add the recipe. All the recepient has to do is add browned hamburger and cook.)

Favorite Crock Pot Chili

1 1/2 lb. lean ground beef
1 can (15 oz.) light red kidney beans
1 can (15 oz.) dark red kidney beans
1 can (16 oz.) tomato sauce
1 1/2 c. Taco Bell Home Originals Thick 'N' Chunky Mild Salsa (one small jar)
2 Tbsp. chili powder
1 onion, chopped
1 c. frozen corn, thawed or 1 can corn, drained
(We always add chopped cabbage, and brown it with the hamb. and onions.)

Brown and drain hamburger. Add to slow cooker with remaining ingredients, stir. Cover and cook on LOW 5-6 hours or HIGH 3-4 hours. Serve with optional toppings, if desired.