Easy & Mild Crockpot Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 garlic clove, minced (or 1/4 tsp garlic powder)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons chili powder (to taste)
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons plain flour
3 cups water
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans or (15 ounce) can pinto beans

Preparation

Brown ground beef with onion powder & garlic.
Place browned meat & the remaining ingredients (except beans) into the crockpot.
Stir to ensure all ingredients are incorporated (mixed well).
Cook on Low 6-10 Hours.
Add Beans to the Chili 1/2-1 hour before the end of cooking (long enough to heat them through).
Special Note: I have added the complete 6oz can of tomato paste (so as not to waste it) with no issues. You may want to add a bit more water if you do use the whole can. Also, I have used just kidney beans or just pintos or both (for a realy hearty chili). This is one of those recipes you can play around with and have little ill-effects.
Also, I like to top ours with fresh grated cheddar cheese & a dollip of sour cream immediately before serving.