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Slow Cooker Chili

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  • Author: Melissa Riker
  • Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 1x

Description

Slow Cooker Chili is rich, hearty, and loaded with beans, spices, and tender ground beef. This easy crock pot chili recipe takes just about 15 minutes to prep and dinner will be waiting when you get home. Serve up with your favorite toppings and a warm slice of spicy cornbread for a perfect, easy dinner for chilly nights or cozy weekends.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds lean ground beef (I used 93/7)
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 4-5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin, to taste
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste (optional, for more spice)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 28-ounce can tomato sauce
  • 2 (15-ounce) cans diced tomatoes and green chiles, with juice
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 15-ounce can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 15-ounce can light red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • toppings of your choice: fresh parsley, sour cream, shredded cheese, diced jalapeños, diced onions

Instructions

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, cook the beef until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Use your spatula to break up the meat into smaller pieces.
  2. Add the onions and garlic. Saute for an additional 1-2 minutes just until the onions start to soften and the garlic is fragrant.
  3. Add the dried herbs and seasonings. Stir to combine. Transfer the meat into the slow cooker pot.
  4. Top the meat with the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes and green chilis, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and beans. Stir to combine. 
  5. Cover with lid and then cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
  6. Taste and adjust as needed. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with your favorite toppings.

Equipment

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  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours
  • Category: main course
  • Method: slow cooker
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 202
  • Sugar: 3.1 g
  • Sodium: 656 mg
  • Fat: 3.7 g
  • Carbohydrates: 17.2 g
  • Fiber: 6.4 g
  • Protein: 25.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 54.2 mg

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