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CROCKPOT CHILI

Cozy Up with Easy, Hearty Crockpot Chili Tonight

This easy, hearty crockpot chili is customizable and perfect for meal prep, delivering warmth and satisfaction for every family member.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chili Base
  • 1 lb Ground Beef or Ground Turkey, Ground Pork, or Chicken
  • 1 large Sweet Onion or Yellow Onion
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 4 cups Low-Sodium Beef Broth or Vegetable Broth for vegetarian option
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 14.5 oz Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies (like Rotel)
  • 14.5 oz Fire-Roasted Diced Tomatoes or regular diced tomatoes
  • 1 can Dark Red Kidney Beans
  • 1 can Pinto Beans
For the Seasoning
  • 2 tbsp Chili Powder adjust for spice level
  • 1 tbsp Ground Cumin optional
  • 1 tbsp Smoked Paprika or regular paprika
  • 1 tbsp Brown Sugar or honey/maple syrup
  • 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes optional
  • 1 tsp Ground Cayenne optional
  • 1 tbsp Kosher Salt to taste
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for CROCKPOT CHILI
  1. Brown the meat in a skillet over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes, adding sweet onion halfway through, until soft.
  2. Transfer the meat mixture to the crockpot, scraping up all the bits.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together beef broth and tomato paste, then pour over the meat in the crockpot.
  4. Add the diced tomatoes, beans, and seasonings; stir to combine.
  5. Set the crockpot to cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
  6. Check seasoning 30 minutes before serving and adjust as needed.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with toppings of your choice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 4 months.

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