Game Day Slow-Cooker Classic Chili Con Carne
Ingredients
1 small onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 red pepper, diced 1 Tbsp. olive oil 2 cups beef broth or vegetable broth 1 pkg. organic spicy chili seasoning mix 1 (14-oz.) can diced tomatoes 3 Tbsp. tomato paste 2 lbs. beef cubes
Directions
1. In a large frying pan over medium heat, heat oil. Stir in garlic, peppers, and onion and sauté for 4 minutes. Add beef and cook for 3 minutes or until beef is browned.
2. Pour mixture into the slow cooker. Stir in broth, tomatoes, tomato paste, and seasoning mix; stir to combine.
3. Cook chili for 4-5 hours on a high setting or 7-8 hours on the low setting.
4. Serve with cornbread, cheese, sour cream, or your favorite chili toppings
Jalapeño-Cheddar Cornbread Muffins
Ingredients 20 oz. cornbread mix 3 stalks green onion, thinly sliced 1 jalapeño, finely minced 1 cup corn, fresh, frozen, or creamed 1 cup vegan shredded cheddar cheese (such as Daiya) ¼ cup cilantro, diced and lightly packed ½ tsp. aluminum-free baking soda Pink salt, to taste ½ cup unsweetened applesauce 1 Tbsp. agave syrup Unsweetened almond milk, as needed to mix
Directions
5. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease muffin tins.
6. In a large mixing bowl, mix cornbread mix and baking soda until well combined.
7. Add jalapeno, corn, vegan cheese, pink salt, applesauce, and agave. Gradually add almond milk until the batter reaches a thick, pancake-like batter.
8. Add in diced cilantro and sliced onion.
9. Spoon batter into greased muffin tins, filling each about 2/3 of the way, about 2 Tbsp. (Any leftover batter will keep for 4-5 days refrigerated.)
10. Bake for 22 minutes, until muffins are golden brown and cooked through.



