HEARTY SLOW COOKER CHILI

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb (0.75 kg) cubed boneless beef chuck steak (1/2 inch)
• 1 1/2 cups chopped onions
• 1 1/2 cups sliced celery
• 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 can (28 oz/796 mL) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (28 oz/796 mL) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (14 oz/398 mL) tomato sauce
• 3 tbsp chili powder
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp dry mustard
• 1/2 tsp oregano, crumbled
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon

Directions

1. Combine beef with remaining ingredients in a 4 quart slow cooker.
2. Cover and cook on low heat setting until beef is tender, about 6 - 7 hours. May be frozen for up to 1 month.