I'm craving the crockpot chili I used to love but I want to use fresh ingredients instead of canned. I know to use dried beans and fresh tomatoes instead of canned but how much? How do I account for the extra water/juice they're packed in since it's part of the recipe? And the chili beans and Rotel I'm clueless on
Here's what I need to replace:
2 cans (16 oz each) kidney beans, undrained
2 cans (16 oz each) chili beans, undrained
28 oz can diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (10 oz each) Rotel, undrained
And here's the recipe if it helps... (I make my own taco seasoning so that's taken care of already
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Slow-Cooked Chunky Chili
2 lbs lean ground beef (or ground turkey)
1 large onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
2 cans (16 oz each) kidney beans, undrained
2 cans (16 oz each) chili beans, undrained
28 oz can diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (10 oz each) Rotel, undrained
1 packet taco seasoning (or 8 tsp. homemade)
Brown ground meat with bell pepper and onion. Drain fat. Place in a 5-quart slow cooker. Stir in the remaining ingredients.
Cover and cook on low at least 4-5 hours. 12+ is best!
TIA