Description
This delicious Crock Pot Chili is a hearty and comforting meal that is perfect for a cozy family dinner. Packed with flavors, it’s easy to make and can be customized with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
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For the Chili:
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 (15-ounce) cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 (14.5-ounce) cans diced tomatoes
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add chopped onion, garlic, and diced green bell pepper to the skillet and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Combine Ingredients: Transfer the beef mixture to your crock pot. Add kidney beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Serve: Stir before serving and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or chopped green onions.
Notes
- For extra heat, add a diced jalapeño or more cayenne pepper.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
