Ingredients:

3 lb. ground beef round

2 1/2 cups finely chopped onion

4 large cloves garlic, finely chopped

1 small jalapeno chile, seeded, chopped

1 can (6 oz.) tomato paste

2 cans (14.5 oz. each) diced tomatoes in sauce

3 1/2 cups Progresso beef-flavored broth (from 32 oz. carton)

1/4 cup Mexican chili powder

1 tablespoon ground cumin

shredded cheddar cheese, if desired

sliced green onions, if desired

Directions:

1. Spray 5 quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In 12 inch skillet, cook half if the beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked, drain. Remove beef from skillet to slow cooker. Repeat with remaining beef. Add onions garlic, chile, tomato paste, tomatoes, broth, chili powder and cumin to slow cooker, mix well.

2. Cover, cook on LOW heat setting 8 hours. Garnish individual servings with cheese and green onions.

Bon Appetit!