Slow Cooker Beef Chili
Makes 6 to 8 servings

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: LOW 8 to 9 hours or HIGH 5-1/2 to 6 hours

Ingredients

2-1/2 - pounds boneless beef chuck or round, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 - cans (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 - can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 - can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes
1 - can (14 ounces) beef broth
1 - medium onion, chopped
2 - teaspoon chili powder
1 - teaspoon salt
1 - teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 - teaspoon pepper
1 - cup prepared thick-and-chunky salsa

Directions

• In 4 or 5-quart slow cooker, add beef, black beans, tomato sauce, tomatoes, beef broth, onion, chili powder, salt, cumin and pepper. 
• Mix well. 
• Cover and cook on HIGH 5-1/2 to 6 hours or on LOW 8 to 9 hours, or until beef is tender. (No stirring is necessary during cooking.) 
• Just before serving, stir in salsa; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until heated through. 
• Serve with toppings if desired.
• Garnish with shredded cheddar cheese, diced onion, dairy sour cream, or sliced green onions.