A quick and hearty recipe for perfect to toss in the slow cooker and have ready when you walk in the door with a few simple ingredients and spicy sausage!
In a small bowl, whisk the soy sauce, brown sugar, minced chipotle, and liquid smoke. Stir into the slow cooker. Add the bay leaves and let cook on low for 9 to 11 hours.
Let the chili chill for 5 minutes off heat. Skim and needed fat from the surface. Strain 1 cup of cooked beans into a shallow dish and mash with a potato masher.