Beef Chili

I don't normally follow a recipe for this chili.  Here is basically what I do most of the time. You really cannot mess this up.

 Ingredients:

• 1/2 to 1 lb. hamburger
• 2 cans pinto beans
• 1 large Hanover can kidney beans or 2 small cans
• 1 can black beans
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
• 2 cans diced tomatoes (for spicy chili replace 1 can with a can of tomatoes with green chilis)
• 1 can corn
• 1 packet chili seasoning (I usually buy mild) OR 1 Tbsp chili powder + 2 tsp cumin (this option isn't mild)
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 cloves garlic, minced

Directions:

1. Cook the hamburger with the onion, salt, pepper & garlic until browned. Drain.
2. Dump into crock pot.  Add all other ingredients. Stir.
3. If freezing- Cook on Low 1 hr.  Cool. Prepare freezer bags.  Freeze flat in freezer bags.
4. Thaw overnight in fridge and cook on Low about 4 hrs.
5. If not freezing cook on Low 4-6 hrs. after step 2
6. Top with cheese, chips or whatever you like.