Slow Cooked Salsa Chili

Total Time: 10 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
• 1 (16 ounce) jar medium salsa (2 cups) or 1 (16 ounce) jar hot salsa (2 cups)
• 1 (15 ounce) can chunky tomato sauce with onion bell peppers and celery
• 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 (15 -16 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• shredded cheddar cheese, if desired
• sliced green onion, if desired

Recipe

• 1 cook beef and onion in 10-inch skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until beef is brown; drain.
• 2 mix beef and remaining ingredients except beans in 3 1/2 to 4-quart slow cooker.
• 3 cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
• 4 stir in beans. cover and cook on low-heat setting about 5 minutes or until hot. top with cheese and onion.