Stacey’s Famous Chili

Turn crock pot on low heat (medium-low if you are cooking it for only 12 hours). Add beans, water, and tomato sauce to crock pot.

Crumble sausage in a fry pan, fry and add to the crock pot. In the same fry pan, crumble the hamburger and garlic; fry and add to the crock pot.

Continuing to use the same pan, fry the steak and onions with steak seasoning. (Add more oil if pan is dry.) Cook until browned and golden, then add to the crock pot.

Cook for 2-4 hours covered, until beans start absorbing the juices. Add chili powder, cumin, and brown sugar.
Continue cooking for 6-10 hours, adding more liquids if necessary (i.e. tomato sauce and water). Taste and season as necessary.

Please note: I like to make this the night before and let it cook all night. Then in the morning, season more as necessary. I am a dump and shake kind of seasoner, so these amounts are approximate. Then I allow it to cook all day. By evening, the meat is super tender (falling apart) and it is thick and yummy. But if you don’t have time, start it early in the morning, at least 12 hours before dinner.