1 lb. lean ground beef
1 medium green bell pepper
1 small onion
2 cans (15 oz.) red kidney beans
2 packages (1.25 oz.) of chili seasoning mix
1 can (15 oz.) tomato sauce
1 can (10 oz.) diced tomatoes and green chiles
Optional: cheese and sour cream
chop the bell pepper
chop the onion
Brown the ground beef, bell pepper, and onion over medium-high heat in a skillet, and drain it well. Add the beef mixture into the slow cooker. Combine the remaining ingredients into a large bowl and then gently add to the beef in the slow cooker, stirring occasionally.
Cook on LOW for 6 to 7 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 3.5 hours. Serve with sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese.