Cook onion and garlic in 1 Tbsp olive oil until softened. Alternately, you can add these to the crockpot uncooked, as long as you cook it at least 8 hours, and don't mind a little crunch to the veggies in your chili. Add remainder ingredients. Stir. Cook for 6 - 8 hours. During the last 30 - 45 minutes, mix up and cook cornbread muffins from a package, adding in 1/2 cup of thawed frozen corn kernels (or one of those small cans, well-drained).