Spartacus Chili:
To make a “large” batch in an 8 to 10 quart crock-pot (or any 8 to 10 quart pot).
Put leftovers in Tupperware’s – some for refrigerator, some for the freezer
Good for bachelor’s (easy, cheap, leftovers)
Good for cold Buffalo winters
1 or 2 lbs. of lean Ground Beef (can sub with ground turkey for wimps)
1 large can of Crushed Tomatoes
1 large can of Diced Tomatoes
1 can of Red Kidney Beans
1 red onion
Assorted Hot Peppers (jalapeño, hot Hungarian, habanera) – maybe a sweet red for color
Black Pepper / Sea Salt or Garlic Salt (or regular salt)
Chili Powder and/or packet of hot chili seasoning (in the spices aisle).
Some type of hot sauce (Frank’s, Sriracha, Hot Chinese Garlic, etc)
1 cup of Sliced Green Spanish Olives (gives a salty kick – if you don’t like, bag the idea)
Bag of Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Bag of Oyster Crackers
Box of Texas Garlic Toast (or make your own garlic bread)
Brown the beef & drain of all nasty cholesterol laden type liquids.
Add all ingredients to the crock pot. Dice up the peppers, onions & add.
As far as hotness, add as much peppers & hot sauce to personal preference.
For spices, add as much pepper & salt to personal preference.
Taste test as you go. SLOW COOK IN CROCK POT FOR 4 to 6 HOURS.
Put on shredded cheese & oyster crackers – garlic bread as a side.