Crock-Pot Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 to 2 lb. ground chuck
1 pkg. chili seasoning mix
1 large onion
3 (16 oz. each) cans chili beans (with gravy)
1 (16 oz.) can whole tomatoes, mashed
1 (16 oz.) can red kidney beans
1 to 3 jalapeno peppers, finely chopped (optional)

Preparation

In skillet, brown ground chuck and drain off fat.
Add meat with remaining ingredients (except jalapeno peppers) to crock-pot. Stir well. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours.
Before serving, stir in chopped peppers, if hotter flavor is desired.