CROCK POT STEW MEAT CHILI

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 – 2 pounds stew meat, cut in bite size pieces
• 2 tablespoons bacon drippings or cooking oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 (10 ounce) can tomatoes with green chilis
• 2 (1 pound) cans beans (can use chili beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, red beans or even dried beans that are cooked)
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 package Lipton onion soup mix
• 1 teaspoon cumin (can use more)
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 2 to 3 teaspoons chili powder, more or less
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Pinch cayenne or a few drops hot sauce, Optional
• Shredded cheese or sour cream for topping, Optional