5 Bean Chili

When cooler weather arrives, so does my favorite chili! This is a Humes staple!

Ingredients:

1 1/2 lbs. lean ground beef

2 cups chopped onions {I use a couple shakes of dried onions}

1 (15 oz) can light red kidney beans, drained

1 (15 oz) can dark red kidney beans, drained

1 (15 oz) can cannellini beans, drained {also known as a white kidney bean}

1 (15 oz) can pinto beans, draind

1 (15 oz) can butter beans, drained

2 (14 1/2oz) cans diced tomatoes w/ jalapenos

{I've substituted green chills for jalapenos, for milder chilli}

2 (1 1/4 oz) packets chilil seasoning mix

1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce

1 cup water

salt and pepper

In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown ground beef with the onions. Be sure to break up as much clumps as possible. Put the mixture in a slow cooker.

Add remaining ingredients and stir together. Cover and cook on hight for 4 hours or on low for 7 to 8 hours.