Spicy Beef & Bison White Bean Chili

I had some leftover ground beef and bison that I didn't want to have to discard because of spoilage.  So, I decided to use them to make chili.  I didn't have any tomato sauce or paste in the pantry, so I subbed Spicy V8.  The result is a moderate spiciness that builds a little with every bite.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 pound organic ground beef
• 1/2 pound ground bison
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 cans white beans, drained
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 2 cans Spicy V8 
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin

Directions:

• In a large skillet, over medium heat, cook beef, bison, onion and garlic until beef and bison are crumbly with no pink.
• Drain. (The meat I used was very lean, so I didn't need to drain it.)
• Spoon beef and bison mixture into a medium-sized slow cooker.
• Stir in beans and remaining ingredients.
• Cook on high for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or on low for 3 1/2 to 4 hours.
• To serve, top with cheese and corn chips or sour cream and green onions.  (I used 0% Greek yogurt; it's my favorite healthy substitute for sour cream.)