Great slow-cook Chili

Here is our perfected recipe for chili in a slow cooker. Spicy enough to be great flavor, but mild enough that all the kids like it too! We've used this for many pot-luck dinners and it is always popular and appreciated.

2 lbs ground beef
2 onions, diced and cooked with the ground beef
28 oz. can diced tomatoes
28 oz. can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed well (we often use a six-bean medley instead)
12 oz. can kernel corn, drained

14 oz can cut green beans

14 oz can cut yellow beans
20 to 24 oz can tomato sauce
1.5 Tbsp chili powder
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp oregano leaves

Cook ground beef and onions, drain. Place all ingredients in slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 3 to 5 hours. Serve with your favorite breadrolls. Serves 6-9.

VEGAN VERSION:

Replace ground beef with 2 cans (about 15oz each) black beans which have been rinsed, drained and slightly mashed to give an appropriate texture.  Add 1/2 tsp salt to the recipe.  Caramelize onions in a small frypan, then add all ingredients to slow cooker.