• If your slow cooker has a brown/saute function, turn it on. Otherwise, heat a large pan over medium-high heat.
• Cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it into smaller pieces as it cooks.
• If cooking on the stovetop, transfer the beef to the slow cooker.
• Add the onion, bell pepper, garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, beans, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce and stir well.
• Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
• Serve topped with shredded cheese, diced green onions, and sour cream/plain Greek yogurt!
• Enjoy!

For Freezer Meal:

• Cook ground beef in a pan on the stovetop.
• Add ground beef and all other chili ingredients (except for toppings) to a freezer bag. Freeze flat until ready to cook.
• Once ready to cook, thaw bag overnight. I find it's helpful to put it on a plate or in a baking dish to prevent any leakage.
• Place in slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.