Four Bean Chili Crock Pot

By devogirl

A great recipe for a crowd. Or use leftovers to make Four Bean Chili Mac & Cheese!

crock pot, winter, autumn, easy, kids,

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp Vegetable or Canola Oil, divided
• 1 Large Onion, chopped
• 2 Garlic Cloves, minced
• 1 Lb Lean Ground Beef
• 1-15 Oz Can White Beans, rinsed and drained
• 1-15 Oz Can Kidney Beans, rinsed and drained
• 1-15 Oz Can Pinto Beans, rinsed and drained
• 1-15 Oz Can Black Beans, rinsed and drained
• 1-28 Oz Can Chopped Tomatoes with Juice
• 2-15 Oz Cans Tomato Juice
• 2 Tbsp Chili Powder
• 1 Tbsp Cumin
• 2 Bay Leaves
• 2 Tsp Salt
• Accompaniments: Sour Cream, Yogurt, Grated Cheddar Cheese, Scallions, Hot Sauce (if you want to take it up a notch)

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a sauté pan over medium heat place 1 tbsp of oil and sauté onions for 3 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté another minute until the onions start to caramelize, then remove and place in a crock pot.
2. In the same sauté pan, add another tbsp of oil and sauté the ground beef for 5 minutes, breaking down the beef with a wooden spoon until it’s cooked through and most of its juice has evaporated.
3. Add the cooked beef and the remaining ingredients to the crock pot and stir to combine.
4. Cover and cook the chili on low for 8 hours.
5. Top with desired accompaniments and serve.