Crock Pot Chili Awesome

I've never really just "made up" a recipe all by myself,

but I went for it this time!

and to be honest, I'm pretty proud of myself...

I even named it. :)

and yep. it IS awesome.

(this recipe makes a pretty huge pot, good for guests or lots of leftovers!

Or you could half it for just the fam, and probably still have some to save!)

what you need:

2.25 lbs ground beef

(OR you could use ground turkey!)

2 cans (28 oz each) diced tomatoes (i used petite)

2 cans (16 oz each) tomato sauce

1 can Rotel (I use just about 3/4 of the can)

2 cans (15 oz) black beans, undrained

2 cans (15 oz) kidney beans, undrained

4-5 TBSP Chili Powder

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp cumin

a few dashes of cayenne pepper, to taste

salt and pepper

Corn Bread Mix (I am faithful to the good ole Jiffy box.)

Make your corn bread however you make it.

(again, i LOVE me some Jiffy cornbread, plus its like 50 cents a box)

brown your ground beef and drain grease.

I always put a little of the spices in while browning,

like salt, pepper, and just a little cumin and chili powder.

Add meat to the crock pot.

Then add everything else.

yes, it seriously is that easy.

let it cook in crock pot for about 4-5 hours on high.

(and please excuse my toaster and my wine in this picture.

Clearly, these are my kitchen essentials. :) )

That's it!

Now go enjoy...while I do love chili with Fritos,

I have really started loving it over cornbread!

Our girls love this too, AND its super easy for Mama.

win win. :)

This would also be really great for a large family or group gathering!!

Who doesn't love come chili and cornbread?!

enjoy the awesome.