Slow Cooker Cowboy Caviar Chili - Paisley Farm Foods

Ingredients

• 1 – 2 tbsp. olive oil (or other sauté oil or fat)
• 2 lbs. ground beef
• 3 – 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 1 large green bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 2 tsp. cumin
• 2 tbsp. chili powder
• 2 ½ tsp. smoked paprika
• 1 ½ tsp. dried oregano
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• ¼ tsp. cayenne, or to taste (optional)
• ½ tsp. red pepper flakes, or to taste (optional)
• 2 tsp. salt, or to taste
• ½ tsp. black pepper, or to taste
• 1 24 oz. jar Paisley Farm Cowboy Caviar, drained and rinsed with cool water
• ½ cup beef broth
• 2 14.5 oz. cans fire roasted diced tomatoes (or regular canned diced tomatoes)
• 2 15 oz. cans tomato sauce
• 1 tbsp. brown sugar (white granulated sugar would also work)
• **Optional Toppings and Sides:
• Sour cream
• Shredded cheese
• Diced onion
• Hot sauce
• Crackers
• Cornbread