Instructions

  1. In a Dutch oven or other large pot, over medium-high heat, brown ground beef with garlic until beef is crumbly; drain well.
  2. Add remaining ingredients, except for cheese, and stir.
  3. Heat to boiling; reduce heat and simmer for 45-60 minutes (or combine all ingredients in crock pot and cook on LOW for 8 hours).
  4. Serve in bowls, if desired over broken tortilla chips.
  5. Top with grated cheese to garnish when serving.