Description
A hearty and flavorful Slow-Cooker Chili recipe featuring lean ground beef, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, and a blend of spices. Perfect for a comforting meal with optional toppings like shredded cheddar cheese and sour cream.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
- 2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 1 medium green pepper, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Optional Toppings
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Sliced green onions
- Chopped red onion
- Sliced jalapeno peppers
- Sour cream
Instructions
- Cook the beef: In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat for 10-12 minutes until no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks. Drain excess fat from the beef.
- Combine ingredients in slow cooker: Transfer the cooked beef to a 5-quart slow cooker. Add kidney beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chopped onions, chopped green pepper, minced garlic, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Slow cook the chili: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 8-10 hours, allowing flavors to meld and the chili to thicken.
- Serve with toppings: Spoon the chili into bowls and serve with your choice of optional toppings such as shredded cheddar cheese, sliced green onions, chopped red onion, sliced jalapeno peppers, and sour cream.
Notes
- For a spicier chili, add cayenne pepper or extra jalapenos.
- Use lean ground turkey or chicken as a substitute for ground beef for a lighter version.
- If short on time, cook the chili on high for 4-5 hours instead of low for 8-10 hours.
- Drain and rinse canned beans to reduce sodium content.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
