6Clove(s)Garlic pressed or use garlic to your taste.
2Can(s)Stewed tomatoes, 14.5 Ounceundrained and sliced into smaller pieces
2Can(s)Red kidney beans, 15 Ouncedrained. Use a single can of you don't like many beans.
1Can(s)Tomato sauce, 8 Ounce
1Cup(s)Water
3Tablespoon(s)Chili powder
1Tablespoon(s)Paprika
Shredded sharp cheddar cheese for sprinkling on top if desired
Instructions
Sauté in small amount of olive oil - onions, peppers and garlic until lightly done.
Place sautéed items into Crock-Pot®, and add remaining items (exclude cheese) and stir together.
If you use meat, lightly brown in skillet, and then place it into Crock-Pot®. I do not use meat in this recipe for my family.
Cook on low for 4 hours, stir occasionally.
As an alternative really super-easy method, which is also very good, you can place the raw peppers, onions and garlic straight into the Crock-Pot® without being sautéed. I do this if I want a longer cook time on low of about 8 hours. Both methods work well for me.