Easy Crock Pot Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lbs lean ground beef, cooked and drained
1 tablespoon onion powder
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 (16 ounce) jar picante sauce (mild, medium or hot)
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (1 1/4 ounce) packet taco seasoning (mild, medium or hot)
2 (15 ounce) cans chili beans, in sauce
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, undrained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, undrained
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 - 2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Preparation

Mix all ingredients in Crock Pot.
Cover; cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours.
Note: To make on stovetop, mix all ingredients in a big soup pot; cover and simmer for about an hour or so.