Slow Cooker Corn Chili

Both kidney and black beans are seasoned with cumin, chili powder, garlic, cinnamon and cocoa in this deceptively simple chili. Corn brings a slight crunch and fire roasted tomatoes allow for a subtly smoky flavor in this one pot wonder. This recipe comes to us from Jen of Domestic Divas.

Serves 6

Ingredients:

• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 28-ounce can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
• 1 15.5-ounce can black beans, rinsed
• 1 15.5-ounce can kidney beans, rinsed
• 1 1/2 cups frozen corn
• cilantro*, for garnish
• scallions*, for garnish
• radishes*, for garnish

*Optional.

Directions:

Place the onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, cocoa, cinnamon, salt and pepper together in a 4-6 quart slow cooker.

Add the tomatoes with their liquid, beans, frozen corn and 1 cup water to the slow cooker.

Cook on low for 7-8 hours, or cook on high for 4-5 hours, or until the onions are tender and the chili has thickened.

Divide into 6 portions, garnish with cilantro, scallions and radishes