Description
A hearty slow cooker chili combining rich flavors and tender textures, perfect for any time of year.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 15 oz kidney beans (drained)
- 15 oz black beans (drained)
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 14 oz diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 0.5 tsp oregano
- 1 tbsp brown sugar (optional)
- Shredded cheese (for topping)
- Sour cream (for topping)
- Green onions (sliced for garnish)
Instructions
- Start by browning the ground beef in a skillet along with the diced onion and minced garlic.
- Once the beef is browned, drain any excess fat before transferring the mixture into your slow cooker.
- Add in the drained kidney and black beans, along with the crushed and diced tomatoes.
- Stir in the tomato paste, beef broth, and all the spices: chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, black pepper, salt, oregano, and brown sugar if you’re using it.
- Mix everything thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are well combined.
- Set your slow cooker to cook on LOW for 360-480 minutes or HIGH for 180-240 minutes.
- When the cooking time is up, serve your chili hot with your favorite toppings.
Notes
Feel free to substitute the ground beef with turkey or plant-based proteins. Browning the meat is crucial for flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg