Slow Cooker Chili Servings: 4 Serving Size: 2 cups Ingredients - 1 cup dried pinto beans - 1 quart tomato juice - 1 can tomato paste (6 oz) - 1 large green pepper - 1 large onion - 4 cloves garlic - 2 tablespoons chili powder - 1 pound ground beef (or other ground meat of your choice) - 1 teaspoon salt - freshly ground black pepper, to taste    This simple chili recipe is as good as it is easy. Be sure to use the high temperature setting on the slow cooker or the beans will not cook properly.   Directions Sort and rinse beans to remove any small bits of debris. Add to the slow cooker. Chop onions, green pepper, and garlic. Add to the slow cooker. Mix 1 teaspoon salt into the meat and sauté until no pink remains. Drain off the fat and add	1

	the meat to the slow cooker. Add the remaining ingredients to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on the high setting for about 6 hours. About 30 minutes before serving, taste to determine if more salt or chili powder is needed.	2