Meat Mixture

1. Before adding everything to the slow-cooker, you will need to get out a large pan or dutch oven to cook the meat mixture

2. Add the oil to the pan and begin by sauteing the onions and bell peppers. Cook until the veggies are soft 6-7mins.

   

3. Next, add in the garlic and stir until fragrant. To save time I use the frozen minced garlic from Trader Joes.

   

4. Add in the meat and cook until basically all the pink is gone. Around 8 minutes.

   

5. Since you only use 1 1/2lbs of the meat. I used my food saver to keep the other 1/2lb of the meat fresh with no air in it so I can freeze the meat to use at another time.

   

6. Put the meat mixture into the slow-cooker.

   

7. Get out the remaining ingredients and combine with the meat mixture: tomatos, tomato paste, pumpkin, chicken broth, oregano, chili powder, cinnamon, cumin, salt & pepper

   

8. Set your slow-cooker for low 7-8 hours.

   

9. When you are ready to serve the chili, add toppings of avocado, green onions and jack cheese and Enjoy!