2 1/2 lb. ground beef chuck
2 env. Chili-O original seasoning mix (French's)
2 (16 oz. ea.) cans chili beans in mild sauce (Bush's - ADD LAST)
1 (28 oz.) can diced tomatoes (Hunts)
1 (28 oz.) can crushed tomatoes (Hunts)
1 (28 oz.) can water (use empty tomato can)
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 tsp. black pepper (Tone's)
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes (Tone's)
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper (Tone's)
1/8 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. garlic salt

Brown meat and drain fat off. Put meat in Crock-Pot, add all ingredients except for the 2 cans of chili beans. Cook in Crock-Pot for 4 hours on HIGH, or 8 hours on LOW.

The last 15 minutes of cooking time add both cans of chili beans with liquid in the can and cook 15 more minutes.

Variation: If you want it hotter add more spice.

Submitted by: Debra Carroll