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Slow Cooker Beef Chili

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A hearty and comforting beef chili, perfect for game day or meal prep. This slow cooker recipe is easy to make and packed with flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 bell peppers, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Transfer the browned beef to your slow cooker.
  3. Add the chopped onion, bell peppers, and minced garlic to the slow cooker.
  4. Stir in the kidney beans, black beans, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and diced green chilies.
  5. Pour in the beef broth.
  6. Add the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, and cayenne pepper (if using). Season with salt and black pepper.
  7. Stir everything together to combine.
  8. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the flavors have melded and the chili is heated through.
  9. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed before serving.

Notes

  • For a thicker chili, you can mash some of the beans against the side of the slow cooker before cooking, or simmer uncovered for the last 30 minutes.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped onions, or cilantro.
  • This chili freezes well. Let it cool completely, then store in airtight containers for up to 3 months.
  • For a spicier chili, add more cayenne pepper or a diced jalapeño.
  • Consider using lean ground beef for a lower-fat option.

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