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                                            Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 8  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    Marlene Muckenhirn's chili is big on fresh tomato taste. Says the Delano, Minnesota cook,  This recipe works well in a slow cooker.  Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                1 pound ground beef  |  
                                                6 medium tomatoes, cubed  |  
                                                2 medium green peppers, chopped  |  
                                                2 medium onions, chopped  |  
                                                3 garlic cloves, minced  |  
                                                1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained  |  
                                                1 can (16 ounces) chili beans, undrained  |  
                                                3 tablespoons chili powder  |  
                                                1-1/2 teaspoons salt  |  
                                                1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric  |  
                                                1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning  |  
                                                1/2 teaspoon ground cumin  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. In a 5-qt. Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the tomatoes, green peppers, onions and garlic. Cook over medium-low heat for 20-30 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. 2. Add beans and seasonings; mix well. Simmer, uncovered, for 45-50 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Yield: 8-10 servings.                              | 
                         
                         
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