Crock Pot Chili

Preparation

1. 1
   Light coals in grill. While coals are setting (30-45 minutes), form ground beef into large patties.
2. 2
   Heat oil in a heavy bottomed soup pot, and add freshly ground black pepper.
3. 3
   Add bell pepper and saute 5-7 minutes. Turn heat off and stir in minced garlic.
4. 4
   Grill patties over coals until medium rare, no more than 5 minutes on each side.
5. 5
   Turn heat on high on crockpot, and place patties in with garlic, oil, and pepper mixture.
6. 6
   Break up patties into small pieces with spatula and brown meat thoroughly. Add tomatoes.
7. 7
   Mash and break up tomatoes with spatula.
8. 8
   Add enough water to cover all ingredients, reduce heat to low, and let simmer 2 hours or more.

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