Ingredients:

1 pound ground beef

1 large onion, chopped

2 15 ounces cans chili beans in chili gravy

1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained

1 11.5 ounce can hot-style vegetable juice

sliced green onions, dairy sour cream, and/or shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

Directions:

1. In a large skillet, cook ground beef and onion until meat is brown; drain off fat.

2. In a 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, combine ground beef mixture, beans, undrained tomatoes and green chiles, and vegetable juice.

3. Cover; cook on low-heat setting for 4 to 6 hours on on high-heat setting for 2 to 3 hours. If desired, top each serving with green onions, sour cream, and/or cheddar cheese.

Bon Appetit!