Slowcooker Three Bean Chili Deluxe

 I saw this recipe on Design Mom .  Gabe loves chili . It's something we like to cook together.



I never considered adding a package of ranch dressing to chili. We looked at each other when we saw the secret  ingredient.We looked at each other and Gabe said- why not? You know what?  It was good!

It was stated on Design Mom that this isn't a spicy chili. Gabe wanted to add some of his Bat sauce which is HOT and I convinced him to add some cayenne instead. 

 Perfect for Superbowl Sunday!




Ingredients:

1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 heaping teaspoons chopped garlic (about 3-4 cloves)
3-8 ounce cans tomato sauce
2-16 ounce cans light red kidney beans (do not drain)
2-16 ounce cans dark red kidney beans (do not drain)
2-16 ounce cans black beans (do not drain)
1 entire packet of powdered Ranch Dressing mix
1 Tablespoon cumin
1 Tablespoon chili powder
1 Tablespoon Cayenne powder ( my addition)
1 teaspoon salt ( didn't add)
2 spoonfuls of the secret ingredient (which is cream cheese) I added 1 tablespoon Cream Cheese

Directions:

1. In a skillet, brown the ground beef with the onion and garlic. Drain the fat.

2.Transfer to slow cooker

3 Add the remaining ingredients. Place lid on slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours, or high for 4 hours.

3. Ladle into bowls and top with sour cream, cheddar cheese, and green onions.