If you have not used your crock pot recently, in its time they go out of the closet. Pots are perfect for the busy weekdays. Here are 3 different chili recipes for a relaxing evening.

Mom's Favorite Chili

1 pound ground beef, browned, drained

1 can pork and beans

1 can chili beans

1 regular can tomato sauce

1 tsp cumin

1 teaspoon chili powder

Red pepper, taste

Salt, taste

MixMix all ingredients in crock pot. Cook on LOW for 3 to 4 hours.

Navajo Beef and Chile Stew

3 pounds lean beef stew meat, cut 3 / 4 "cubes

1 large onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 completed sliced tomatoes with juice – (14 1 / 2 oz) is

1 can diced green chiles – (7 oz drained)

1 whole kernel corn – (8 1 / 2 oz) can undrained

1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crushed

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon salt

1Teaspoon paprika

2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal

Mix all ingredients, stir except flour, in a slow cooker. Soft Cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours or until the meat is.

20 minutes before serving:

Turn control to HIGH. Stir in cornmeal. Cover and cook on HIGH 20 to 25 minutes.

No-Bean Chili

2 pounds ground meat

(or cubed lean stew beef)

1 can of tomato sauce – (8 oz)

1 can tomato paste – (6 oz)

1can stewed tomatoes – (16 oz) (optional)

2 tablespoons chili powder

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon red pepper sauce or more

Mix all ingredients in Slow Cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours. (May be a surcharge of your favorite beans if you want, but then it would not be no-bean chili.)

This recipe yields 4 to 6 servings.