216 oz cans dark red kidney beansdrained and rinsed
122 ozcan Bush's Grillin' Beans Bourbon and Brown Sugar
1cuplight brown sugarpacked
1cupwater
1/4-1/2 teaspoonred pepper flakes(For less heat, only add 1/4 tsp)
1 tablespoongarlic powder
1teaspoonchili powder
1 1/2 tablespoons paprika
1teaspoonblack pepper
1 teaspoonsalt
1/8-1/4teaspooncayenne pepper(for less heat, only add 1/8 tsp)
Garnishes
sour cream
grated cheese
saltine crackers (I love to use the saltine cracker to scoop up the chili)
lime wedges
Instructions
In a large skillet over medium heat add the olive oil. Once shimmering add the onion and bell peppers. Cook until onion is translucent, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Remove from heat and transfer this mixture to the slow cooker.
Place the large skillet over medium heat again, this time add the hot Italian sausage and the ground beef. Using a wooden spoon, break the meat up into small pieces. Cook until no longer pink. Drain the fat.
Place the cooked meat in the slow cooker.
Add all of the remaining ingredients to the slow cooker except for the garnishes. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours. Stirring at least once within those 4 hours (making sure to scrape the bottom so no food sticks).
Serve warm! This recipe makes a lot! And it's filling :)