When I make this recipe, I like it to be so hot it's barely edible, so I put in about a dozen serano peppers. If you want it milder you can just add one or two jalapenos or omit them entirely. I also put canned jalapenos in mine which I don't think are very spicy but they do add a nice peppery flavor.
I like to serve this chili in sour dough bread bowls.
Note: When I do anything in the slow-cooker, I always wait and add the onions a couple of hours before the end. When you leave onions in a slow-cooker too long they get an upleasant taste which taints the whole dish. This is just a preference of mine; if they don't bother you you can put them in with the rest of the ingredients.
Preparing Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 4 hours
Served Person: 8
white meat free gluten free red meat free dairy free pescatarian
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 can pinto beans
1 tablespoon cumin
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 cup chicken stock
1 can tomato paste
3 large garlic cloves minced
1 can crushed tomatoes
2 finely chopped onions
3 lbs lean hamburger
12 serrano peppers (or to taste)
1/4 cup chili powder (adjust according to your tolerance
2 cans diced green chilies (adjust according to taste)
In a large skillet, brown the beef and drain.
Place the beef in the crockpot and add all the ingredients except the onions.
Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
Add the onions and cook on low for an additional 2 hours.