Crock-Pot Chili Recipe
This Crock-Pot Chili Recipe is perfect any time of year, not just on cold winter nights. Your family will thank you.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 cans 15 ounces each kidney beans drained and rinsed
- 1 can 15 ounces black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 can 28 ounces diced tomatoes undrained
- 1 can 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional for heat
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup beef broth
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, cooking until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
- Transfer the beef mixture to the crock-pot.
- Add kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes with juice, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to the crock-pot.
- Pour in beef broth and stir to combine all ingredients.
- Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chili is thickened and flavors are melded.
- Serve hot with your choice of toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, or green onions.
Nutrition
Calories: 114kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 13gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 474mgFiber: 1g
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