- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 medium green pepper, chopped
- 1 (15 ounce) can fat-free vegetarian chili
- 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 3/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
- 6 tablespoons shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon minced chives
- In a nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Add the tomatoes, onion, green pepper, chili, tomato sauce, chili powder, parsley, basil, cumin, garlic, oregano, pepper and hot pepper sauce. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours. Sprinkle with cheese and chives before serving.