Spicy Crock Pot Chili

I know chili doesn't fit into the whole 'baking blog' thing, but trust me, its worthy of a post here. I love this recipe for so many reasons.

1. It's spicy. Really spicy. I freaking love spicy food. Not even just food food, I even prefer spicy candy. Hot Tamales are the bees knees.
2. It's so stinking easy to make. You'll see what I mean if you actually finish reading this.
3. It's "male-friendly". When I make this for dinner I don't get the, "what the hell is this" response, like when I make black bean burgers. And I don't hear "I need real protein, Sydney". THIS IS REAL PROTEIN BABY. Beef beef beef.
4. It's pretty cheap. And it makes quite a bit. Great for left overs! Which reminds me...

About a month ago, I was reheating some of this chili for me and Phillip to have for lunch. I was starving. I was so excited to eat this. I had just taken it out of the microwave and for some reason I left the kitchen for a minute, and what do you know. I turn back towards the kitchen and see MY STUPID DOG EATING OUT OF MY CHILI BOWL off the counter. If any of you know anything about this dog, this is not a surprising story to you. I was so frustrated. My dog is the most BEAUTIFUL dog I've ever seen, and also the most ANNOYING creature I've ever come encounter with. Anyways.. Imagine this. Me and Phillip sharing one small bowl of chili for lunch... ha ha. That was fun.

So let's get to the point. Here's the recipe.

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 2 (16oz) cans kidney beans
• 2 (14.5oz) cans crushed tomatoes
• 1 (15oz) can whole kernel corn, drained
• 1 (8oz) can tomato sauce
• 2 onions, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 3 tablespoons chili powder (if you want less heat, decrease to 1 1/2 or 2 TBSP)
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

1. Cook ground beef in large skillet. Drain any excess liquid.
2. Combine ALL ingredients into crock pot, including cooked beef.
3. Cook on low for 10 hours, or on high for 4 hours.
4. DROOL. Then drool again the next day when you eat it for left overs.

These will save you lots of time. If you use these, you dont have to clean your crock pot bowl! just cook the chili in this bag inside of your bowl, and throw it out when you're done!

Here's a picture of my delicioussssss chili, yall. PS it's even better if you eat it with Fritos! (But let's be real here, everything is better with fritos, am I right?)

I really hope you make it!! And I also want to thank you if you are still reading! More posts coming soon. :)
PSS if you ever decide to make the fudge recipe I posted yesterday, your friends/family will thank you! Or maybe hate you! Haha it's addicting!