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Slow Cooker Spicy Lentil Chili

Felesha Bell
This slow cooker spicy lentil chili will hit the spot right in time for the cozy fall season!!!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Course Easy
Servings 14 cups

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs. ground beef
  • 2 c. diced onion
  • 1.5 c. dried brown lentils
  • 3/4 c. dried pinto beans soaked overnight
  • 1.5 c. frozen corn kernels
  • 14.5 oz. can Mexican stewed tomatoes
  • 14.5 oz. Chili Ready diced tomatoes
  • 10 oz. can Rotel HOT
  • 2 small cans diced green chiles
  • 1 HOT & SPICY taco seasoning packet or make your own here adding extra red pepper
  • 1 ranch seasoning packet or make your own here
  • 2 c. tomato juice
  • 1 whole fresh jalapeno
  • 2-3 c. beef broth depending on how soupy you like it
  • avocado garnish
  • shredded cheese garnish
  • sour cream garnish
  • scallions garnish
  • cilantro garnish

Instructions
 

  • Brown the beef and onions in a large skillet over medium high heat. Drain.
  • Toss in a large slow cooker.
  • Add the lentils, beans, corn, tomatoes, green chiles, black olives, green olives, taco seasoning, ranch seasoning mix, tomato juice and whole jalapeno.
  • Cook in a slow cooker on high for 5-6 hours adding beef broth as needed.
  • Ladle into a bowl and top with desired garnishes. Say Grace and enjoy!!
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