Chili

This is how my children like their chili (no chunky tomatoes or onions):

Chili

1 lb. ground beef, browned (can use ground turkey)
1 15 oz. can black beans, drained
1 15 oz. can tomato sauce
1/2 can water (just fill up half the used tomato sauce can)
1/2 - 1 tbsp. chili powder
1 tsp. cumin
1/4 - 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 - 1 tsp. onion powder
1 tbsp. BBQ sauce (optional)
1/2 - 1 cup frozen corn (optional)

Mix all ingredients in slow-cooker (crockpot) and cook on high for 4 hours, stirring occasionally, or on low for 8 hours, stirring occasionally. Serve with grated cheddar (or Monterey Jack) cheese and/or sour cream, or whatever toppings your family likes.

I always make sweet corn muffins or homemade biscuits to go with ours.

Cranberry Chicken

This is a family favorite. It is a crock-pot recipe and super easy.

Cranberry Chicken

4-5 boneless/skinless chicken breasts cubed (you can leave them whole if you prefer)
1 bottle Creamy French salad dressing (about 14 oz. or so)
1 package dry onion soup mix
1 can cranberry sauce (with whole cranberries)

Mix all ingredients into a slow cooker (crock-pot). Cook on high for about 4-6 hours, stirring every half hour or so. Serve over rice or egg noodles (we prefer rice).