SLOW COOKER TAILGATE CHILI

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 2 cans fire-roasted crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon ancho chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon roasted garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 cup beer
  • 1 teaspoon cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon chocolate powder

Instructions

Make ahead:
  1. Brown ground beef and pork in skillet over medium high heat until fully cooked
  2. Cool before adding to a large zippered freezer bag
  3. Add remaining ingredients
  4. Store in fridge for up to 3 days or freezer for up to 3 months
  5. Add thawed chili large cast iron pot over heat
  6. Simmer over medium heat for at least 30 minutes or until nice and hot (the longer the better for flavor)
Make now/slow cooker:
  1. Brown ground beef and pork in skillet over medium high heat until fully cooked
  2. Transfer to slow cooker
  3. Add remaining ingredients
  4. Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 4-6