Description
Hearty slow cooker chili delivers comfort and warmth through rich, spicy flavors that dance across palates. Generous portions of ground beef, beans, and robust seasonings promise a satisfying meal you’ll eagerly savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Vegetables:
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Beans:
- 2 cans (15 ounces/425 grams each) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces/425 grams) black beans, drained and rinsed
Tomato Products:
- 2 cans (14.5 ounces/411 grams each) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (8 ounces/227 grams) tomato sauce
Spices:
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, carefully draining any accumulated fat to ensure a lean base for the chili.
- Sauté diced onions, bell peppers, and minced garlic in the same skillet until vegetables become translucent and fragrant, releasing their aromatic flavors.
- Transfer the seasoned beef and vegetable mixture into the slow cooker, creating a robust foundation for the dish.
- Pour in kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce, mixing thoroughly to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper across the mixture, gently stirring to ensure comprehensive seasoning.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and allow the chili to simmer on low temperature for 6-8 hours, or alternatively on high for 3-4 hours, enabling flavors to meld and develop deep, rich complexity.
- Once cooking is complete, taste and adjust seasonings if needed, then ladle into serving bowls.
- Garnish with optional toppings like shredded cheese, dollops of sour cream, or freshly chopped green onions to enhance texture and presentation.
Notes
- Drain beef thoroughly to prevent excess grease in the final chili, ensuring a cleaner, less oily texture.
- Consider using lean ground beef (90/10) for a healthier version without compromising rich flavor.
- Swap meat with plant-based crumbles or extra beans for a vegetarian-friendly chili that’s packed with protein.
- Adjust spice levels by reducing or increasing chili powder and adding a dash of cayenne for heat lovers.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (on Low) or 4 hours (on High)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 295 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg