No-Bean Chili

By Diana Rattray

southernfood.about.com

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds lean ground beef, or cubed lean stew beef
• 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
• 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
• 1 (16 oz) can stewed tomatoes , optional
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, or more

Preparation:

Brown beef in a large skillet; drain well. Combine with remaining ingredients in slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours. If you like beans in your chili, add a can of (drained) pinto beans or kidney beans.
Serves 4 to 6.