Slow Cooker Chili

Use your slow cooker to make mealtime come together fast. You can brown the meat first (in a large skillet over medium-high heat), or combine the raw meat with the other ingredients and let the slow cooker do all the work.

• 1-1/4 lb. ground beef
• 1/4 cup dry red wine
• 1 Tbs. chili powder
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• One 15-oz. can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• One 15-oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
• One 14-oz. can Mexican-style stewed tomatoes with jalapeño chile peppers and spices, undrained
• 6 Tbs. shredded Cheddar cheese

Sides and Toppings

• Sour cream
• Diced onion
• Diced tomato
• Diced avocado
• Shredded cheddar Cheese
• Warmed tortillas with honey and butter

Combine all of the ingredients except for the sides and toppings in a medium to large slow cooker and mix well. Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or on LOW for 6 hours. Serve with the sides and toppings in bowls on the side.