Lentil Chili for the crock pot

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Lentil Chili for Crock Pot

1 lb beef, cubed or ground
1 - 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes - walmart's are GF
1 - 8 oz can tomato sauce
1 onion, chopped
1 clove chopped garlic
2 t. chili powder
1 T. fresh chopped cilantro - I used dried
1 c. dried lentils
1/2 t. salt, opt. - I left it out

If using ground beef, brown in skillet and drain, then add to crock. If using meat cubes, throw them in raw. Add everything else. Cook LOW 8-9 hours or HIGH about 4 hours.

Great served as is, or over rice.


*** I made a double recipe and it amounted to about 3 quarts. I did not find gf tomato sauce, so I opened a small can of gf tomato paste and mixed with enough water to make 16 ounces for the double batch. I also had to add a bit of water half way into the cooking because it looked too dry.
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