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Crockpot Chili

A hearty, classic slow cooker chili made with beef, beans, tomatoes, and warming spices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

Chili Base
  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 2 cans kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 2 cans diced tomatoes
  • 1 can tomato sauce
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 cup beef broth

Equipment

  • Crockpot or slow cooker
  • Skillet
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Brown ground beef in a skillet and drain excess fat.
  2. Add onion and garlic to beef and sauté briefly.
  3. Transfer mixture to crockpot.
  4. Add remaining ingredients and stir well.
  5. Cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
  6. Adjust seasoning and serve hot.

Notes

Chili tastes even better the next day and freezes well.