Slow-Cooker Chipotle Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb ground sirloin
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 medium white onion, chopped
1 (28 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, with juice
3 chipotle chiles in adobo, finely chopped
2 fresh cayenne peppers, finely chopped
1 small celery rib, chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 cup tomato paste
chopped scallion, for serving (optional)
shredded mozzarella cheddar blend cheese, for serving (optional)

Preparation

Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the sirloin, garlic, and onion. Cook until the beef is browned, 6-7 minutes.
Transfer the sirloin mixture with a slotted spoon to a slow cooker and add the next 8 ingredients (through cumin). Season with salt and cook on low 6 hours.
Stir in the tomato paste and taste for seasoning, adding more salt, if needed. Cook 1 hour longer.
Divide the chili among 5-6 bowls and serve with chopped scallions and cheese, if desired.