Pepperoni Chili

To me, this has a little more spice to it than the others I have made. First time trying a Green Cubanelle Pepper which is mild but not as mild as a Green Pepper, have you tried it before? Also, first time adding brown sugar to chili. I hope you like it!

You will need:

• 1/4 cup of light brown sugar
• 1 medium Green Cubanelle Pepper (about 1/4 pound) chopped
• 4 ounces of mushrooms, finely chopped (I used food processor)
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 a medium Vidalia Onion, chopped
• 1-24 oz jar Barilla Chunky Traditional Sauce
• 3 tbsp of chili powder
• 1-15.5 oz can of black beans, drained
• 1- 5oz package of Mini Pepperoni
• 100% Extra Olive Oil
• Salt and Pepper (to taste)

Directions:

• Saute veggies with a little 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil and salt & pepper
• While sauteing, place sauce, brown sugar and chili powder in slow cooker, mix well
• Set the slow cooker on low 
• Add veggies to slow cooker when done then cook ground beef and add to slow cooker along with mini pepperoni and black beans 
• Stir well 
• Cook 2-3 hours 
• Enjoy!

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