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Hearty Beef Chili

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A simple and delicious crockpot recipe for hearty beef chili that requires minimal effort and offers maximum flavor.

  • Total Time: 495 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs ground beef (80/20)
  • 2 big cans crushed tomatoes
  • 1 can kidney beans (drained)
  • 1 can black beans (or pinto)
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, smashed and chopped
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • A pinch of sugar
  • Optional: A jalapeno or chipotle in adobo
  • Optional: Corn or diced carrots for extra veggies

Instructions

  1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet and drain excess fat.
  2. Toss the browned beef and all other ingredients into the slow cooker.
  3. Stir well and set to low for 7-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours.
  4. Once done, adjust salt and spice to taste.

Notes

Chili can be made in an Instant Pot; brown the beef on sauté mode and set to manual high pressure for 15 minutes.

  • Author: nevaeh-hall
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 480 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: None

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg