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Slow-Cooker Chili

Comforting Slow-Cooker Chili That Beats Fast Food Anytime

This Slow-Cooker Chili is a hearty, customizable dish perfect for meal prep and packed with flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chili Base
  • 1 pound Ground Beef (or Turkey) or ground chicken or plant-based alternatives
  • 1 medium Onion chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 can Kidney Beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 can Black Beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 1 cup Beef or Chicken Broth or vegetable broth for vegetarian option
For the Essential Spices
  • 2 tablespoons Chili Powder adjust to heat preference
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper adjust for spice
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
Optional Additions for Extra Flavor
  • 1 cup Corn Kernels optional
  • 1 cup Bell Pepper chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Cocoa Powder optional
  • 2 fresh Jalapeños seeds removed if desired
Toppings Suggestions
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream
  • 1/4 cup Green Onions chopped
  • 1 cup Tortilla Chips
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro chopped

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef or turkey, breaking it into small pieces. Drain excess fat and transfer to slow cooker.
  2. Pour browned meat into slow cooker, add onion, garlic, kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes, and tomato paste. Pour in broth and sprinkle spices. Stir well to combine.
  3. Cover slow cooker and set to cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours.
  4. After cooking, taste and adjust seasoning if needed, mixing well before serving.
  5. Ladle chili into bowls and top with cheese, sour cream, green onions, and tortilla chips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For best flavor, allow leftovers to sit for a day; it will taste even better reheated.

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