Beer Chili

Who doesn't love a nice bowl of chili and some Football?  We do!!  I make this in the crockpot and it is SO easy.  The alcohol from the beer cooks out for the kiddos and it is delicious.  We sometimes take this skiing with a nice baguette and butter from Wegmans. 

Beer Chili:

1# Ground Beef (I use 95%, 5%), cooked
1 Lg. Onion
1 Lg. Pepper (I use red)
1 pkg. of Hidden Valley Ranch
1 pkg. Taco Seasoning
1 can or bottle of beer (I usually use whatever we have, Coors or Miller)
1 Lg. can of crushed tomatoes in puree
I skip the beans because Steve hates them but feel free.  I also add a little water sometimes because we don't like hearty chili. 

Throw it all in there and cook it on Low for 4 hours. I top each bowl with some cheese, sour cream and serve with tostitos.  Have you tried the slow cooker liners?  They are a must!  No cleaning needed.  Enjoy!