Mexican 3 Bean Chili Crock Pot

~ 3 hours on high or 6 hours on low
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 pound ground beef
1 packet of Taco seasoning
1 onion, chopped
2 cups water
1 (28 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 small can tomato paste
1 small can crushed tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can canned kidney beans
1 (15 ounce) can canned chili beans
1 (15 ounce) can canned black beans
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 Bell Pepper, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Mexican 3 Bean Chili
First, brown the meat with the taco seasoning and olive oil in a skillet.
Add a little water if needed and cook it down a bit.
Add to the skillet and cook the onion, jalapeno and garlic.
Drain and rinse all of the beans.
Then dump it ALL in the crock pot, with all ingredients.
Heat on high couple hours at least.
Stir occasionally.
This is going to be good! I Guarantee it!

Rating: 5.0/5 (2 votes cast)

Bacon and Beef Barley Soup Crock Pot

6-8 Servings with a 5-7qt pot. ~ 8 - 10 low
4 bacon strips, chopped
1-1/2 pounds beef stew meat
1 chopped onion
4 medium red potatoes, cut into small cubes
1-1/2 cups baby carrots, cut once or twice
1 cup frozen corn
1/2 cup pearl barley
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with Italian seasoning
1 jar (12 ounces) home-style beef gravy
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper to taste
Bacon and Beef Barley Soup
In a large skillet, cook up the bacon.
Remove to the bacon and dry with a paper towel.
In the bacon drippings, Brown the beef. Don’t over cook this, just quickly brown it.
Layer the crock potatoes, carrots, corn and barley in the crock pot in that order.
Evenly place the beef on top and then the bacon.
Combine the broth, tomatoes, gravy and pepper.
Evenly pour this over everything without stirring.
Cover and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours.
Depending on your pot, the cook time will vary. Stir before serving.

Rating: 4.5/5 (2 votes cast)

Beanless Paleo Chili Crock Pot

7 Servings with a 7qt pot. ~ 1 1/2- 2 hrs on low
7-10 celery stalks, diced
1 white onion, diced
6 cloves garlic, minced
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 pounds ground beef (grass fed for strict paleo)
1 pound spicy Italian pork sausage, casing removed
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons dried basil
1 tablespoon cumin
3-4 tablespoons chilli powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (16 oz) can diced tomatoes with juice
16 oz chicken broth
Beanless Paleo Chili
In a large pan, sauté the celery/onions in extra virgin olive oil for about 1 minute.
Add the beef and sausage and brown.
Place meat mixture into the crock pot.
Season meat mixture with all the spices and stir.
Add the tomatoes and chicken broth and cook on low for 1 1/2 – 2 hrs.
Taste and add more seasoning if desired.
Rating: 5.0/5 (1 vote cast)