Step 1

Brown your choice of ground meat in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Stir often till thoroughly cooked, Drain in a small-holed colander, rinse with hot water to get rid of excess grease, drain. Place meat in the crockpot (Don't turn the crockpot on until the rest of the ingredients are done).

Step 2

Heat butter and oil In a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onions and bell peppers for 5-6 minutes, add garlic, and cook 1 minute until fragrant. Pour onions,

Step 3

peppers for 5-6 minutes, add garlic, and cook 1 minute until fragrant. Pour onions, peppers, garlic into the crock pot and turn the crockpot to high heat.

Step 4

Add all remaining ingredients and stir until seasoning packets are combined into sauce. Stir every ½ hour. Cook on high heat for 1-2 hours. Then turn to warm while serving dinner

Step 5

When ready to serve: warm chili in crockpot and serve with optional toppings, if desired.

Step 6

Enjoy!