Chili

1 lb ground beef
1/2-1 onion, diced
1 green pepper, diced
1 T jalapeno, finely chopped, opt
1 14oz can diced tomatoes (with green chilies preferred)
2 8oz can tomato sauce
1 14oz can kidney beans, drained
1 14oz can black beans, drained
1 c water
2 T brown sugar
2 T soy sauce
1 T cumin
1 T chili powder
1/2 t cayenne pepper, opt
1/2 t paprika
1 t salt

Cook ground beef and onion. Drain grease. Add to crock pot along with all other ingredients. Simmer 2 hours on high or longer on low.

Can also be cooked on the stove in a dutch oven from the beginning.

From Windelyn Spears