Crockpot Gourmet Chili

This recipe is my own creation for healthy low fat chili with gourmet toppings. Regular chili needs to be dressed up for flavor and fun! the base recipe is very mild for the sensitive pallet. it is easy to make a 5-alarm version by adding cayenne or your favorite habanero sauce. or, make everyone happy and serve the super hot sauce" as an additional optional topping. the cool sour cream and tomatoes offset the heat of the chili."

Steps

Heat oil in cast iron skillet or your favorite sautee pan.

Sautee onion and garlic until translucent and garlic is fragrant.

Do not brown the garlic as it will become bitter.

Place pork tenderloin and all remaining ingredients in 5 quart crockpot.

Add sauteed onion and garlic , stir gently.

Set crockpot on low heat and let cook for 8-10 hours , until pork tenderloin is soft.

Put toppings in individual dishes or in a lazy suzan.

Serve chili in bowls and allow guests to choose their toppings.

This makes a great fun community meal !.

Ingredients

onion, fresh garlic cloves, olive oil, pork tenderloin, beans, dark red kidney beans, black beans, tomato sauce, sweet corn, mild chili powder, cumin, salt, ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, sharp cheddar cheese, green olives, black olives, avocados, fresh cilantro, grape tomatoes, green onions, red bell pepper, fresh jalapeno peppers, habanero pepper, natural sour cream, tabasco sauce, oyster crackers