Description
A comforting and flavorful slow cooker chili recipe that is easy to prepare and perfect for busy weeknights. Loaded with lean ground beef, beans, and aromatic spices, this hearty dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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For the Chili:
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes, with juices
- 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup low-sodium beef or vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Brown the Meat: In a skillet over medium heat, add a drizzle of olive oil and cook the ground meat until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Combine Ingredients: Transfer everything to the slow cooker. Add black beans, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, broth, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and cayenne if using. Stir to combine.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or on high for 3–4 hours. Stir before serving.
Notes
- This chili can be customized with corn, sweet potatoes, or different beans.
- Top with shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, or avocado.
- Leftovers freeze well for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
