Instructions: Cut the beef into 1-inch cubes. Place the beef cubes into a slow cooker and turn it on low. Sprinkle the chili powder, garlic powder and cumin over the meat. Peel and chop the onion, adding it to the crock as you chop. Seed and chop the green pepper, adding it to the crock as you chop.

Drain and rinse the cans of beans and add them to the slow cooker. Add the tomatoes and the sugar. Cover and cook on low (200 degrees) 8 to 10 hours.

Uncover and stir in the tomato paste. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and stir well. Serve at once, garnishing as desired with sour cream and cheese.

Note: This thick, rich chili is ample for 4 adults and 4 kids. If youre feeding hearty eaters, it will serve 6. We tested this recipe in a Rival Crock-Pot.

If you would like to email yourself the recipe for later use, or share the recipe with your friends or family, enter the email addresses below and this recipe will be emailed to you and others as well.