found this crockpot recipe in the Houston Chron's Cooking Section.. it's from Martha Stewart...
but, to me it seems underspiced to be a chili and bean recipe..
what's your thought on the ingredients...Ingredients
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1 pound(s) beef chuck, cut into 3/4-inch chunks
1 can(s) (15 ounces) tomato puree
1 cup(s) dried black beans, rinsed
1 medium red onion, chopped
2 clove(s) garlic, minced
3 tablespoon(s) chili powder
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/4 cup(s) sour cream, for serving
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Directions
1.In a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker, combine beef, tomato puree, beans, onion (reserve 1 tablespoon for garnish), garlic, chili powder, 2 cups water, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Cover, and cook on high, 6 hours (or on low, 8 hours). Serve chili topped with sour cream and reserved onion.
chron.delish.com/recipes/cooking-recipes/slow-cooker-recipes-martha-stewart?click=ppjust seems like some seasonings are missing...