Easy and Tasty Chili

I found this meaty chili recipe on allrecipes.com and altered it slightly to fit my preferences.  I thought it turned out delicious!  Not too spicy for the kiddos, but still had yummy flavor and SO easy.  It made a nice big pot, so we served it with this delicious cornbread the first night, over baked potatoes a couple nights later.  And tomorrow we'll finish it off when we make chili cheese dogs.  A nice meal for a busy day!

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds ground beef (or turkey or sausage, or mixed)
• 1/2 onion, chopped 
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 
• 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes
• 8 oz. can tomato sauce 
• 8 oz. jar of salsa 
• 1 McCormick brand Chili Seasoning packet
• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, drained

Directions:

1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the ground beef and the onion and saute for 10 minutes, or until meat is browned and onion is tender. Drain grease, if desired.

2. Add the ground black pepper, garlic salt, tomato sauce, salsa, chili seasoning mix and kidney beans. Mix well.

3. I prefer to throw it in the crockpot on low for 4-6 hours at this point.  However, the original recipe says to reduce heat to low and simmer on the stovetop for at least an hour.

4. Eat and enjoy!