Slow-Cooker Chili

Ingredients

• 2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
• 2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 1 medium green pepper, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• Optional: Shredded cheddar cheese and thinly sliced green onions

Directions

1. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, 10-12 minutes, breaking into crumbles; drain.
2. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Add the next 9 ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours. If desired, top individual servings with cheese and green onions