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Slow Cooker Chili
This easy Slow Cooker Chili recipe is rich, comforting, and perfectly spiced. High in protein and fiber, it’s a cozy, hands-off dinner your whole family will love.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef ((90/10 or 93/7))
- ½ medium onion (diced)
- 1 medium red bell pepper (seeded and chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 15 ounce can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 15 ounce can kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
- 15 ounce can petite diced tomatoes (with their juice)
- 10 ounce can Rotel or mild diced tomatoes with green chilies (drained)
- 8 ounce can tomato sauce
- Optional toppings: chopped red onions or green onions (cilantro leaves, sour cream, cheddar, avocado)
Instructions
- Brown the beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat 4-5 minutes, breaking it up with a spatula.
- Add onion, bell pepper and garlic to the skillet and sauté until tender, 4-5 minutes. Add the seasonings (chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper). Cook 30 more seconds, stirring then transfer to a 6 or 7 quart slow cooker.
- Add remaining ingredients into the crockpot: rinsed and drained black and red beans, diced tomatoes with their juice, Rotel with juices and a can of tomato sauce. Stir to combine and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 7-8 hours.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, as desired.
- Ladle it into bowls and top with a dollop of sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and fresh chopped cilantro, scallions or red onion, if desired.
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Notes
Eat with chips, if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1⅓ cups, Calories: 329.5kcal, Carbohydrates: 39g, Protein: 28g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 2.5g, Cholesterol: 47.5mg, Sodium: 1171mg, Fiber: 10.5g, Sugar: 9g
- WW Points: 0