Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 medium Onion, diced
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 Green bell pepper, diced
• 2 cans (56 fluid ounces) Crushed Tomatoes
• 1 can (15 ounces) Tomato sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon Ground cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon White sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Ground cumin
• 1/4 cup Chili powder
• 1 can (15 ounces) Kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (15 ounces) Pinto beans, drained and rinsed

Instructions

1. Cook ground beef in a large skillet, pot, or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. (Push ground beef to the side and carefully tilt the pot to remove excess grease.)
2. Add onions to the pot and cook until softened,about 5 minutes.
3. Add in garlic and green bell pepper and saute for 2-3 minutes.
4. Continue on stove top: Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, cayenne pepper, sugar, oregano, black pepper, salt, cumin, and chili powder. Bring to a boil and add in beans, then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
5. Continue in slow cooker: Transfer all contents from skillet to slow cooker. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, cayenne pepper, sugar, oregano, black pepper, salt, cumin, chili powder, and beans. Set on low for 8 hours.