Shays Slow-Cooker Chili

So here is my new Friday go to deal...RAD RECIPE OF THE WEEK!  Why Friday you ask? Because Friday is the end of the week, when I want to go to fun crazy stuff and that does not include sitting at home blogging.  Don't get me wrong, I love you all buuut I do need a social life.

This is my no fault chili...heck who doesn't love chili?!  It is a nice and tangy recipe with a bit of a kick

INGREDIENTS

• 1 onion, chopped (I like to use half of a red and half of a white)
• 1 green or red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup of fresh sliced mushrooms (or one can)
• 1 cup of chopped carrot
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup of green olives, chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 11oz of tomato-vegetable juice cocktail (I use V8 low sodium)
• 1 can condensed tomato soup
• 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 4 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon of cracked black pepper
• 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese
• 1 can of chili beans, drained (optional, I don't care for beans so I don't always use them)

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, saute the onion, bell pepper, garlic, carrots, mushrooms, and green olives in the oil for 5 minutes, or until tender. Stir in the beef and cook until brown. Transfer these ingredients to a slow cooker.
2. Then, to the slow cooker, add tomato-vegetable juice, soup, chili beans, cayenne pepper, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, garlic powder, cheese, and water.
3. Cover slow cooker and cook on low setting for at least 2 hours, you can cook longer for a thicker chili.
4. Serve hot! I recommend serving it with tortilla chips and some Zinfandel to compliment.   

 all that is left is to ENJOY!