Beef Taco Chili

Name: Beef Taco Chili
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 7 h
Total time: 7 h 25 min
Yield: 6 servings (2-1/4 quarts).
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2-1/2 cups water; 2 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained; 2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce; 2-1/2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 envelope taco seasoning; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 2 teaspoons baking cocoa; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon Louisiana-style hot sauce; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; Optional toppings: Sour cream, tortilla strips and sliced jalapenos

This one of my husband's absolute favorite dishes. It was also voted Best Chili in our county's autumn Harvest Festival. If you like less broth, use just 1-3/4 cups water and 1-1/2 teaspoons bouillon. —Dana Beery, Ione, Washington

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2-1/2 cups water
2 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
2-1/2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 envelope taco seasoning
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons baking cocoa
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon Louisiana-style hot sauce
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Optional toppings: Sour cream, tortilla strips and sliced jalapenos

Directions

Cook beef and onion in a large skillet over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a 4-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the remaining ingredients.
Cover and cook on low for 7-9 hours or until heated through. Serve with toppings if desired.