Description
Warm your soul with this Classic Slow Cooker Chili, where tender beef and vibrant beans meld with smoky spices for an irresistible, hearty dish that simmers all day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) kidney beans
- 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) diced tomatoes
- 1 medium onion
- 2 bell peppers
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 cup (240 ml) beef broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Saute ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned.
- Break the meat into smaller pieces with a wooden spoon as it cooks.
- Transfer the browned beef to the slow cooker, leaving excess grease behind.
- In the same skillet, add chopped onions and bell peppers; saute until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the onion-pepper-garlic mixture to the slow cooker with the beef.
- Combine sauteed beef, onions, peppers, diced tomatoes, kidney beans, and beef broth in the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle in chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper; stir gently to combine.
- Cover the slow cooker; set to low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Once cooked, stir the chili and adjust seasoning as needed.
- For a thicker chili, cook uncovered for an additional 30 minutes.
- Serve hot with toppings and enjoy with loved ones.
Notes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Chili