Southwestern Chili

Since it is starting to get too warm for Chili, I decided to make it one last time and actually write down the recipe this time! I like cooking this in the crock pot because it really melds the flavors. Also, this is pretty spicy so if you aren't a fan of spicy, start with one tsp cayenne and one dried chili. For those of you who think its not spicy enough unless your nose is running and you are sweating, go ahead and try 1T of cayenne.

Ingredients
1 1/4 lb beef for stew
1 onion diced
1 green bell pepper diced
4 garlic cloves minced
1 T chili powder
1/2 T paprika
1 T cumin
1/2 T cayenne
1 can beef broth
1 can seasoned diced tomato sauce for chili
1 can diced tomato zesty jalapeno drained
2 dried red chilies
1 can kidney beans
1 can black beans
1/2 c. frozen corn
1 T corn meal
- In lightly greased crock pot combine beef, onion, pepper and garlic. Add the next four spices and mix well with beef mixture.
- Pour in broth and two cans of tomatoes and stir. Place chilies on top of liquid and cover.
- Heat medium low for 4 hours
- Half an hour before the chili is done add the beans, corn and corn meal.
- Garnish with cheese and cilantro
- Serve with tortilla chips
ENJOY!