Merry's Habanero Jalopeno Chili

Total Time: 8 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• olive oil
• 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
• 1 (28 ounce) can whole canned tomatoes, do not drain
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1/2 teaspoon dry oregano
• 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 3 garlic cloves
• 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded
• 3 habanero peppers, seeded
• 6 ounces meat broth
• 3 dashes hot sauce
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 1/2 yellow onion, diced
• 1 fresh tomato, diced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• sour cream
• cheddar cheese, shredded

Recipe

• 1 in a nonstick pan placed on a stove top set to medium-high heat, add olive oil or cooking spray. crumble and brown meat. drain fat/excess fluid.
• 2 add the can of tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, chili powder, cumin, garlic, jalapeno, and habanero peppers to a blender; puree.
• 3 add the meat, puree, and the remainder of ingredients to the slow cooker and mix well.
• 4 cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 2-4 hours.
• 5 stir occasionally and mix well before serving, garnish as desired.