Beef Taco Chili

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2-1/2 cups water
• 2 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
• 2-1/2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 envelope taco seasoning
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons baking cocoa
• 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Louisiana-style hot sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• Optional toppings: Sour cream, tortilla strips and sliced jalapenos

Directions

1. Cook beef and onion in a large skillet over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, 5-7 minutes, breaking beef into crumbles; drain. Transfer to a 4-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the next 13 ingredients.
2. Cover and cook on low for 7-9 hours or until heated through. Serve with toppings if desired.