Garlic Lover's Chili

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Garlic Lover's Chili

SERVES 10 -15
1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground sausage
4 (15 ounce) cans dark red kidney beans (do not drain)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with garlic and olive oil (do not drain)
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 large fresh tomato, diced
1 large onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup green onion, chopped
1 jalapeno, chopped (optional)
1 tablespoon garlic, minced or garlic powder
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon pepper
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon cumin
salt

Brown ground beef and sausage together in a large skillet over medium-high heat until no longer pink.
Drain. Add meat to crock pot.
In the same skillet add onion and green pepper.
Cook until tender, stirring occasionally, approximately 5 minutes. Add to crock pot.
Add remaining ingredients to crock pot and stir well. Slow cook on low 5-6 hours, stirring periodically.
This can also be cooked on the stove. Follow previous directions, but add to a large pot instead.
Heat to boil, cover, and simmer on low for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.