Recipe: Spicy Three Bean Chili (crock pot)

SPICY THREE BEAN CHILI

2 pounds ground beef
3 large onions, chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (10 ounces each) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
1/2 cup lime juice
6 tablespoons cornmeal
1/4 cup chili powder
4 teaspoons dried oregano
3 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Hot cooked rice (for serving)
Shredded cheddar cheese (for serving)

In a Dutch oven, cook the beef, onions and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.

Transfer beef to a 5 quart slow cooker. Stir in the beans, tomatoes, broth, lime juice, cornmeal and seasonings.

Cover crock pot and cook on LOW for 8 hours or until heated through.

Serve with rice; sprinkle with cheese.

Makes 11 servings