Best Chili

Ok guys, here is the recipe for the yummy Chili. I didn't take pictures when I made it, so sorry this is a little ghetto...

1 1/2 lbs of stew meat diced into chunks
1-2 tsp olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
1 stalk of celery, diced
6 cloves of garlic, chopped
1/2 red or yellow bell pepper diced
1/4 jalapeno, diced (optional)
2 16 oz cans diced tomatoes
2 tsp cumin powder
3 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp black pepper
2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp oregano
1 tsp sugar
2 tbsp vinegar
1 7 oz can green chili's
2 15 oz cans of tomato sauce
1 16 oz black beans
2 16 oz can chili beans or pinto beans

Heat olive oil in a skillet, add beef and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Then add onions, celery, pepper, garlic and jalapeno. Sauté for about another 3-4 minutes, then place in a crockpot. Add tomatoes, beans, and all remaining ingredients, stir. Cook on low heat for 4-8 hours, depending on how much time you have! The longer it cooks, the more tender and shredded the meat gets.

Decadent Chocolate Delight

Makes 12 servings - 10 minute prep time

1 package (~18 oz) chocolate cake mix

1 cup (8 oz) sour cream

1 cup chocolate chips

1 cup water

4 eggs

3/4 cup vegetable oil

1 package (4 serving size)  instant chocolate pudding and pie filling mix

Ice cream (optional)

1. Spray inside of Crock pot slow cooker with cooking spray

2. Combine cake mix, sour cream, chips, water, eggs, oil, and pudding and pie filling mix in slow cooker; mix well.

3. Cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours. Serve hot or warm with ice cream if desired.

Welcome

So, I hope you all were serious when I talked about starting a blog to share recipe's... because I was! I was thinking that we could either take turns posting recipes - maybe one person a week so it's not too overwhelming. Or just play it by ear and everyone post when they feel like it. What do you guys think?

I'm just excited to get more recipes from you guys.