Signature Spicy, Smoky, Sweet Chili

• servings: 6 servings
• active time: 5 minutes
• total time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef

1 large shallot or 1 small onion (chopped)

2 garlic cloves (minced)

salt and pepper

28 oz can tomato sauce

15 oz can Bush’s Vegetarian Baked Beans

15 oz can black beans (drained and rinsed)

3 Tablespoons chili powder

1 - 2 Tablespoons heaping brown sugar

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon cumin

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more or less)

Toppings: shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, tortilla chips, sour cream

Directions

Saute

Heat a large soup pot or Dutch Oven over medium-high heat then add ground beef, shallot or onion, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper then brown and drain if necessary. Return the beef to the pot then add remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Turn heat down to medium-low then simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Scoop into bowls then serve with toppings.

Crock Pot Cooking:

Crock Pot

Transfer ground beef mixture to a 5 or 6 quart crock pot then add the rest of the ingredients and stir to combine (can be done ahead of time. Store in the refrigerator until ready to start cooking.) Place a lid on top then cook on low for 4-6 hours.

Nutrition

• Calories: 294 kcal
• Total Fat: 5 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
• Trans Fat: 0.3 g
• Cholesterol: 47 mg
• Sodium: 1573 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 40 g
• Dietary Fiber: 12 g
• Total Sugars: 13 g
• Protein: 26 g