I made some chili in our Crock Pot this weekend that came out pretty tasty. Here’s the recipe I ended up using, a modified version of Beef Chili with Chipotle Chilies and Cilantro that adds beans and substitutes green chiles for the chipotles (I’m not a big fan of those):

• 3 pounds lean ground beef
• 3 cups chopped onions
• 4 tablespoons ground cumin
• 4 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 1/2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 1 small can chopped green chiles
• 3 1/2 cups (or more) water
• 1 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 14.5oz can of red beans
• 1 14.5oz can of pinto beans

• Grated cheddar cheese
• Sour cream
• Additional chopped onion

Basically, you throw everything in the first list into the slow cooker and cook it on high for 4 hours. Top with additional onions, cheddar cheese, and/or sour cream as desired, and enjoy!