Description
Hearty chili simmers with robust flavors from ground beef, beans, and spices. Comfort emerges through simple ingredients that welcome you to savor each delicious spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 to 1.5 pounds ground beef or turkey
Vegetables:
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 bell peppers, chopped
Canned Ingredients:
- 2 (14.5 ounces / 411 grams) cans diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 (15 ounces / 425 grams) cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 ounces / 425 grams) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup beef broth
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Garnishes:
- Shredded cheese
- Sour cream
- Green onions
- Cilantro
- Sliced jalapenos
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium-high temperature and thoroughly cook ground meat until no pink remains, carefully draining accumulated fat.
- Sauté aromatic vegetables until they become translucent and release their fragrant essence, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Carefully transfer the seasoned meat and vegetable mixture into the slow cooker’s ceramic basin.
- Incorporate hearty beans, robust tomato components, and savory liquid broth into the slow cooker, ensuring even distribution.
- Sprinkle an array of warm, complex spices throughout the mixture, gently stirring to guarantee comprehensive flavor integration.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and allow the chili to simmer on low setting for 6-7 hours, developing deep, rich flavors.
- Once cooking completes, taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if desired.
- Ladle the steaming chili into serving bowls and embellish with complementary garnishes like tangy shredded cheese, cool sour cream, and freshly chopped green onions.
Notes
- Enhance meat flavor by seasoning ground beef or turkey with salt and pepper before browning for deeper, richer taste.
- Drain excess fat completely to prevent greasy chili and maintain a clean, robust flavor profile.
- Customize spice levels by adjusting chili powder and cumin – start conservatively and taste midway through cooking.
- Transform into vegetarian version by replacing meat with extra beans, diced sweet potatoes, or plant-based protein crumbles for hearty alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours (on Low) or 4 hours (on High)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg